The Express: The Ernie Davis Story

Gallagher, Robert C.

ISBN 10: 1400108772 ISBN 13: 9781400108770

Publisher: Tantor Audio, 2008

Synopsis

Ernie Davis was an All-American on the gridiron and a man of integrity off the field. A multi-sport 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: the Elmira Express. Two seasons later, Davis broke the legendary Jim Brown's rushing records and became the first black athlete to be awarded the Heisman Trophy.

The number-one pick in the 1962 NFL draft, Davis signed a contract with the Cleveland Browns and appeared to be headed for professional stardom. But Davis never ended up playing in the NFL; he was diagnosed with leukemia during the summer before his rookie season and succumbed to the disease less than a year later. In battling his illness, Davis showed great dignity and courage, inspired the nation, and moved President John F. Kennedy to eulogize him as "an outstanding man of great character who consistently served as an inspiration."

About this title

About the Author:

Robert C. Gallagher is an alumnus of Syracuse University and a freelance sportswriter.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tantor Audio
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1400108772
• ISBN 13: 9781400108770
• Binding: Audio CD