Download or read book Iron Horse Lou Gehrig in His Time written by Ray Robinson and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2006-04-17 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "All these many years down the road, Lou Gehrig's reputation still holds up as does Ray Robinson's elegant biography." –Bob Costas Lou Gehrig will go down in history as one of the best ballplayers of all time; he was elected to the Hall of Fame and played in a record-setting 2,130 consecutive games. ALS known today as "Lou Gehrig's Disease" robbed him of his physical skills at a relatively young age, and he died in 1941. Ray Robinson re-creates the life of this legendary ballplayer and also provides an insightful look at baseball, including all the great players of that era: Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, and more.
Download or read book Lou Gehrig the Iron Horse written by Biographiq and published by Biographiq. This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the life and career in baseball of Lou Gehrig.
Download or read book Luckiest Man written by Jonathan Eig and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the life of the Hall of Fame ballplayer whose career was cut short by the disease now commonly called after him, in a portrait that shares details about his rivalry with Babe Ruth, the onset of his illness, and the final years of his life.
Download or read book Lou Gehrig written by James Buckley, Jr. and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of baseball player Lou Gehrig.
Download or read book Lou Gehrig written by James Buckley, Jr. and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of baseball player Lou Gehrig.
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Download or read book Lou Gehrig written by Alan D. Gaff and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lost memoir from Lou Gehrig—“a compelling rumination by a baseball icon and a tragic hero” (Sports Illustrated) and “a fitting tribute to an inspiring baseball legend” (Publishers Weekly). At the tender age of twenty-four, Lou Gehrig decided to tell the remarkable story of his life and career. He was one of the most famous athletes in the country, in the midst of a record-breaking season with the legendary 1927 World Series–winning Yankees. In an effort to grow Lou’s star, pioneering sports agent Christy Walsh arranged for Lou’s tale of baseball greatness to syndicate in newspapers across the country. Those columns were largely forgotten and lost to history—until now. Lou comes alive in this “must-read” (Tyler Kepner, The New York Times) memoir. It is an inspiring, heartfelt rags-to-riches tale about a poor kid from New York who became one of the most revered baseball players of all time. Fourteen years after his account, Lou would tragically die from ALS, a neuromuscular disorder now known as Lou Gherig’s Disease. His poignant autobiography is followed by an insightful biographical essay by historian Alan D. Gaff. Here is Lou—Hall of Famer, All Star, MVP, an “athlete who epitomized the American dream” (Christian Science Monitor)—back at bat.
Download or read book Last Ride of the Iron Horse written by Dan Joseph and published by Sunbury Press. This book was released on 2019-06-12 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Last Ride of the Iron Horse tells the tale of Lou Gehrig's final year in the Yankee lineup, as he dealt with early effects of the paralytic disease ALS. For much of the 1938 season, the legendary Gehrig -- dubbed the Iron Horse for his strength and reliability -- struggled with slumps and a mystifying loss of power that shook his confidence. Fans booed and sportswriters called for him to be benched. Then, as the Yankees battled for the pennant in August, Lou began pounding home runs like his old self -- a turnaround that in retrospect looks truly miraculous. It may have been a rare case of temporary ALS reversal. Using hard-to-find film footage, radio broadcasts, newspapers and interviews, author Dan Joseph chronicles Gehrig's roller coaster of a year. It began in Hollywood, where the handsome "Larrupin' Lou" filmed a Western that turned out to be his only movie. In subsequent months, he signed for baseball's highest salary, battled injuries that would have sidelined a lesser man, won his sixth World Series ring, and entered the political arena for the first time, denouncing the rising threat of Nazism. Joseph also seeks to answer questions that have long intrigued Gehrig's admirers: when did he sense something was wrong with his body? What were the first signs? How did he adjust? And did he still help the Yankees win the championship, even as his skills declined? 1938 turned out to be Gehrig's final hurrah. With his strength and reflexes fading, he ended his renowned consecutive games streak at 2,130 the following May. A few weeks later, doctors at the Mayo Clinic diagnosed him with ALS. On July 4th, the Yankees retired his number in a ceremony at Yankee Stadium. All along, Gehrig showed remarkable courage and grace, never more so than when he told the stadium crowd, "I might have been given a bad break, but I've got an awful lot to live for."
Download or read book The Pride of the Yankees written by Richard Sandomir and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I CONSIDER MYSELF THE LUCKIEST MAN ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH." On July 4, 1939, baseball great Lou Gehrig delivered what has been called "baseball's Gettysburg Address" at Yankee Stadium and gave a speech that included the phrase that would become legendary. He died two years later and his fiery widow, Eleanor, wanted nothing more than to keep his memory alive. With her forceful will, she and the irascible producer Samuel Goldwyn quickly agreed to make a film based on Gehrig's life, The Pride of the Yankees. Goldwyn didn't understand--or care about--baseball. For him this film was the emotional story of a quiet, modest hero who married a spirited woman who was the love of his life, and, after a storied career, gave a short speech that transformed his legacy. With the world at war and soldiers dying on foreign soil, it was the kind of movie America needed. Using original scrips, letters, memos, and other rare documents, Richard Sandomir tells the behind-the-scenes story of how a classic was born. There was the so-called Scarlett O'Hara-like search to find the actor to play Gehrig; the stunning revelations Elanor made to the scriptwriter Paul Gallico about her life with Lou; the intensive training Cooper underwent to learn how to catch, throw, and hit a baseball for the first time; and the story of two now-legendary Hollywood actors in Gary Cooper and Teresa Wright whose nuanced performances endowed the Gehrigs with upstanding dignity and cemented the baseball icon's legend. Sandomir writes with great insight and aplomb, painting a fascinating portrait of a bygone Hollywood era, a mourning widow with a dream, and the shadow a legend cast on one of the greatest sports films of all time.
Download or read book Lou Gehrig written by Richard Gibson Hubler and published by . This book was released on 1941 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iron horse of baseball.
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Download or read book The Iron Horse written by REV George Stoddard and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Iron Horse: Lou Gehrig's Impact on Baseball" is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Lou Gehrig, one of the greatest baseball players of all time. This book delves into the major events that shaped Gehrig's career, from his early life and baseball beginnings to his rise to stardom with the New York Yankees. It explores the difficult challenges he faced, including his battle with ALS and his retirement from the game. The book also provides detailed statistics of Gehrig's impressive career, highlighting his batting average, home runs, runs batted in, and other notable achievements. In addition to his on-field success, the book delves into Gehrig's financial success, including his contract negotiations, earnings, and endorsements. It also explores his relationships with rivals and competitors, such as Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio, as well as his friendships and camaraderie with fellow players. Furthermore, the book examines Gehrig's lasting impact on modern-day baseball, including his role in raising awareness for ALS, the retirement of his number and his inclusion in Monument Park, and the establishment of the Lou Gehrig Award. Finally, "The Iron Horse" delves into Gehrig's personal life and relationships, including his marriage to Eleanor Gehrig and his role as a father. It also explores his impact beyond baseball, including his public speaking and advocacy, his contributions to ALS research and fundraising, and his enduring legacy in medicine. The book also examines Gehrig's presence in pop culture, including references in books, movies, and music, as well as the artwork and memorials dedicated to him. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life, career, and lasting impact of Lou Gehrig.
Download or read book Lou Gehrig written by David A. Adler and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1997 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for teachers to easily integrate career awareness into their daily lesson plans.
Download or read book Lou Gehrig written by Richard Bak and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Ty Cobb comes a definitive biography of Lou Gehrig, "The Iron Horse". Gehrig was voted the MVP Award three times, set the American League record for RBI, and hit 493 home runs--including 23 grand slams, an all-time record. Bak explores the rift between Gehrig and Babe Ruth and examines the more controversial aspects of Gehrig's life. Photos.
Download or read book Lou Gehrig 2nd Edition written by Kevin Viola and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quiet, hardworking man, Lou Gehrig is one of the most underrated baseball players of all time. Although he repeatedly outscored, outhit, and outplayed his teammates Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio, his shy nature often kept him in their shadow. Follow Lou’s outstanding career from the playgrounds of New York City to the fields of Yankee stadium. Don’t miss this incredible story of one of history’s greatest baseball players!
Download or read book My Luke and I written by Eleanor Gehrig and published by Signet. This book was released on 1977 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lou Gehrig Pride of the Yankees written by Keith Brandt and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the life of the great baseball player, from his childhood as the only son of German immigrants to his triumph as star of the New York Yankees.
