Gallagher, helped keep davis memory alive by exposing new generations of. Good faith efforts are being made to ensure that our website complies with web accessibility standards. A multisport high school star in elmira, new york, davis went on to syracuse university, where as a sophomore he led his team to an undefeated season and a national championship in 1959, and earned his nickname. Website accessibility statement the elmira city school district is committed to providing a website that is accessible to all members of our community. He was placed in the hospital for an extended period of time, and the doctors ran numerous tests on him. Ernie davis would become the first african american to win the heisman trophy, college footballs biggest award. Thing is, i dont know how much more is in front of me, and as you see from the number of pages if youve read this far, i did have a few things to say and im not sure hopw to end this, or even if i want to. The story of a heisman trophy winner was written by robert c. The ernie davis story offers discussion topics, writing activities and service project ideas for youth ages 18 based on the central themes in the book and the movie.
I was pleasantly surprised to read this book and find out that elmira, ny, as a. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by charles leavitt from a book titled ernie davis. Elmira white pages phone books in new york ny whitepages. The express honed his craft on the football fields of upstate new york in the mid 1950s and wore this white jersey with royal blue trim and numerals during practices at elmira free academy. Ernie davis was an all american on the gridiron, and a man of integrity off the field. The elmira express it is here for all of us to savor.
It is the principal city of the elmira, new york, metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses chemung county, new york. Enter your travel dates to view the best offers on hotel accommodations, and use our advanced search features to find the hotels with the amenities you desire. The film is based on the life of syracuse university football player ernie davis, the first african american to win the heisman trophy, portrayed by actor rob brown. The elmira express, ernie davis stmu history media. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Official facebook page of the elmira express womens basketball program. The story of a heisman trophy winner 9780910155755. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Of course, elmira is known as home to the worldfamous elmira maple syrup festival, held every april in this sweetheart of a community. Find a group in elmira imagine what you could do with the right people by your side. Robert c gallagher presents the life and career of the legendary football star who broke jim browns rushing records and became the first black athlete to win the heisman trophy, highlighting his athletic career and. Located off interstate 86, this elmira, new york hotel features and onsite restaurant and offers rooms with free wifi and a cable tv. In elmira, the college, which owns quarry farm, where twain and his.
The hardcover of the ernie davis, the elmira express. The ernie davis story reprint by robert c gallagher isbn. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and. Ihg s book now pay later rate features no deposit required and full cancellations up to one day before your stay, travel planning for your trip to elmira is commitment free. The ernie davis story is a 2008 american sports film produced by john davis and directed by gary fleder. The ernie davis story, which was turned into a major motion picture. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the express. Robert gallagher did an amazing job illustrating ernie davis life story. A microwave, fridge and coffee maker are provided in all rooms at the holiday inn elmira horseheads. From hotels in the heart of it all to luxury accommodations off the beaten path, ihg offers great hotel deals in horseheads and throughout the world.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Elmira stargazette sports writer al mallette coined the phrase. Check out groups in the elmira area and give one a try. Presents the life and career of the legendary football star who broke jim browns rushing records and became the first black athlete to win the heisman trophy, highlighting his athletic career and his battle with the leukemia that would take his life. Ernest davis december 14, 1939 may 18, 1963 was an american football player, a halfback who won the heisman trophy in 1961 and was its. The formula is basic and durable, and when you hitch it to a good story, you can hardly fail. Gallagher perseverance is a word that is commonly used to describe the personality and work ethic of ernie davis. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Actor and syracuse university grad max osinski on his role in the express 2.
In his senior year in 1961, davis receipt of the heisman trophy was historical and unprecedented. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Find elmira hotels top 7 hotels in elmira, ny by ihg. This blog is dedicated to the life and legend of ernie davis. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Check out our book now pay later elmira hotel deals. Gallagher is an extremely inspiring and motivating book. These fine young role models read the book quackers to the kindergarten classes the boys did a wonderful job and should be commended for being great role models and for giving back to their community. Mar 28, 2004 hannibal and hartford have done that turning twains houses into museums and organizing familypleasing events in his name. Book your elmira hotel stay with confidence at ihg. Congratulations to the ehs bandits that were chosen to perform in the area all state band this weekend.
It sources from ernie davis high school coach, marty harrigan and is signed on the front by harrigan with personalization. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. My book was the express by robert gallagher was an autobiography about the. Find model trains in surrounding elmira on yellowbook. The ernie davis story reprint by gallagher, robert c isbn. He works for the fairfax county public library in virginia. Local historians james hare and diane janowski have compiled several stargazette columns on local history into two new selfpublished volumes. High up in the hills of new york state deep in the woods the artist create some work alone, others as teams in the hot shop, beside wild streams some of the art is hard to comprehend others, so creativetheir talents without end so much to see, ive only seen a peek some so secretive, shroud in mystic a fountain of inspiration, in one small town mecca, say somethey have found 61609. He was the first black athlete to win the esteemed award. It existed for only a yearfrom the summer of 1864 to july 1865but in that time, and for long after, it became darkly emblematic of mans inhumanity to man. And it is a tale of unusual courage in facing a grave illness.
A multisport high school star in elmira, new york, davis went on to syracuse university. The program, shot over the course of five years, is an invitation into the private and holy existence of monks. The ernie davis story, directed by gary fleder and based on the nonfiction book the elmira express. Jul, 2003 when a guard on cell block f at the elmira maximum security prison tapped his keys against the bars of cell 72 to roust two killers for a routine 6. Ernest davis december 14, 1939 may 18, 1963 was an american football player, a halfback. Ben has 508 books on goodreads, and is currently reading the throne of fire by rick riordan, fortress draconis by michael a. Holiday inn elmirariverview hotel by ihg book hotels online. Seniors from southern tier athletic conference crack top10. Ernie davis was an allamerican on the gridiron and a man of integrity off the field. Davis was a first round draft pick of the cleveland browns but contracted leukemia and never played a down in the nfl. Ernie davis, the elmira express here, in this special anniversary edition, is the original, enduring story of ernie davis as told by those who were closest to him. Join facebook to connect with christina bruner sonsire and others you may know. Nov 15, 2017 elmira history comes to life in new books. In america in the late 1950s and early 60s, one young man became a symbol for a country grappling to move.
Universal pictures made a film the express on the same book which began production on april. Elmira s fisher, demembershazer, owegos donovan among best in state. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Elmira white pages phone books in michigan mi whitepages. Woolwich dam and reservoir elmira all you need to know. A multisport high school star in elmira, new york, davis went on to sy.
His articles have appeared in baseball digest, the washington post, the redskins report, and other publications. He left his legacy behind as he was the first african american to win the heisman trophy, the most glorified award in college football. Family life blogger gina chen writes that she feels a little duped by the movie, and wonders what ernie davis would say a few intense scenes of racial bigotry in the express hollywoods. Gallagher, began production in april 2007 and was released on october 10, 2008. Ernie davis was a running back for the university of syracuse from 1958 until 1961. The elmira express, ernie davis african american registry. With just a fraction of riders to support the system, the mtas 2020 operating budget is hemorrhaging. Long called by some the andersonville of the north, the prisoner of war camp in elmira, new york, is remembered as the most notorious of all unionrun pow camps. Better known as the elmira express, ernie was the first black heisman trophy winner back in 1961 for syracuse university. Elmira phone book and elmira phone directory makes searching for businesses and people in elmira easy by providing an online business and residential phonebook and phone directory in elmira. Gary fleder does more than that in telling the story of ernie davis the elmira express, the running back for syracuse who became the first africanamerican to win the heisman trophy, in 1961. The 2008 universal pictures film the express, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis. Gallaghers biography of davis that is the alleged basis for the film but.
Help turn the bookstore into a laboratory as we take a page from dr. But that sweet country feeling can be experienced all summer long, in the special events and everyday welcome offered in elmira. Most people think my life has been all about football. After this time, he was eventually released from the cleveland browns because they discovered that he had been diagnosed with leukemia. Ernie was a shining star in many respects, both on and off the field. Biography ernie davis was an allamerican on the gridiron, and a man of integrity off the field. This movie, starring rob brown and dennis quaid, portrays how life was back in the 60s with racial prejudice against black. Lc copy torn, soiled, missing edge sections, mounted on paper backing. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. On may 18, 1963, ernie the elmira express davis died. Gallaghers definitive biography is a story of outstanding athletic achievement and greatness.
The arnot art museum is around a 10minute walk away. Ernie davis gravesite the express, statue, elmira express. I never really understood the game until my mother explained it one saturday afternoon in 1983, when we sat together with nothing else to talk about, watching the. The basis for the universal pictures film the express, robert c. Gallagher is one of the most heart shifting stories and it will definately change your outlook on sports, and how ernie davis affected sports today. It was davis performance against the university of pittsburgh that year which inspired the nickname the elmira express. There are elements of truth in the cotton bowl segment, which accounted for three pages in the elmira express, robert c. Gallagher which was originally published on june 1st, 1999.
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