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Lou Gehrig: Iron Horse of Baseball
A streak of 2,130 consecutive games played. Several World Series wins—including a four-game sweep. An American League single-season batting record that still stands. And that’s only a few of Lou Gehrig’s many achievements. Though illness sapped his strength, it never killed his spirit. Written by one of America’s leading sportswriters, this biography of baseball’s “Iron Horse” will inspire and touch kids as it reveals:
- Gehrig’s childhood gymnastic workouts at a special German gym called a turnverein
- How his incredible batting ability turned his high school team into a sensation
- His lifelong struggle with shyness
- The “Great Home Run Derby” with Babe Ruth—perhaps baseball’s most astonishing competition ever
- The tragic ailment that ended his career--and life
- Gehrig’s childhood gymnastic workouts at a special German gym called a turnverein
- How his incredible batting ability turned his high school team into a sensation
- His lifelong struggle with shyness
- The “Great Home Run Derby” with Babe Ruth—perhaps baseball’s most astonishing competition ever
- The tragic ailment that ended his career--and life
124 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
About the author
James Buckley Jr.
303 books73 followersIn addition to his work as a professional editor, James Buckley, Jr., is also the author of many books on American sports that are geared toward young fans and budding athletes.
Buckley, who has founded a company called Shoreline Publishing Group to produce books for reluctant readers, maintains that sports are far more than simple hobbies or ways to burn off excess energy.
Buckley, who has founded a company called Shoreline Publishing Group to produce books for reluctant readers, maintains that sports are far more than simple hobbies or ways to burn off excess energy.
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June 10, 2019
This is a Sterling Publishing co. Junior biography of the great Lou Gehrig. Written I would think for 10 to 15 year old kids. Very informative and loaded with a lot of extras. Reading children’s books like this is a great way to learn about a subject. Then you can always increase you knowledge by reading adult books on the subject.
August 26, 2010
Some things I learned:
In the batting order: the quartet of Bob Meusel, Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth and Tony LLazzeri had earned a memorable nickname for its ability to pound the ball: Murderer's Row.
Lou Gehrig wore uniform #4 because he batted 4th in the lineup. It was not until 1929 that the Yankees became the 2nd team to wear numbers on their uniforms (The Cleveland Indians were 1st -- I'm glad we were first in something.). Today, numbers are assigned randomly or by players choice. In recognition of Babe Ruth's (#3) and Gehrig's great careers, the Yankees retired these 2 numbers. And, based on his surefire Hall of Fame career, current Yankees captain Derek Jeter's #2 will likely join them someday.
In 1999, Gehrig earned a well-deserved place on the All-Century Team named by Major League Baseball. He was one of only 2 first basemen chosen, along with Mark McGwire (whose selection would, looking back, probalby not be made today, due to a controversy about McGwire's supposed use of steroids).
Today, perhaps Gehrig's most lasting legacy is in the fight against the disease that took his life and bears his name. In his name, millions of people work to raise money to find a cure. Columbia University's Phi Delta Theta fraternity, of which Gehrig had been a member, created the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award in 1955. A Major League player receives the award each year for character and attitude. The stars that have earned this award include Ozzie Smith, Pete Rose, Don Mattingly, Cal Ripken, Jr., Curt Schilling, George Brett, and John Smoltz.
In the batting order: the quartet of Bob Meusel, Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth and Tony LLazzeri had earned a memorable nickname for its ability to pound the ball: Murderer's Row.
Lou Gehrig wore uniform #4 because he batted 4th in the lineup. It was not until 1929 that the Yankees became the 2nd team to wear numbers on their uniforms (The Cleveland Indians were 1st -- I'm glad we were first in something.). Today, numbers are assigned randomly or by players choice. In recognition of Babe Ruth's (#3) and Gehrig's great careers, the Yankees retired these 2 numbers. And, based on his surefire Hall of Fame career, current Yankees captain Derek Jeter's #2 will likely join them someday.
In 1999, Gehrig earned a well-deserved place on the All-Century Team named by Major League Baseball. He was one of only 2 first basemen chosen, along with Mark McGwire (whose selection would, looking back, probalby not be made today, due to a controversy about McGwire's supposed use of steroids).
Today, perhaps Gehrig's most lasting legacy is in the fight against the disease that took his life and bears his name. In his name, millions of people work to raise money to find a cure. Columbia University's Phi Delta Theta fraternity, of which Gehrig had been a member, created the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award in 1955. A Major League player receives the award each year for character and attitude. The stars that have earned this award include Ozzie Smith, Pete Rose, Don Mattingly, Cal Ripken, Jr., Curt Schilling, George Brett, and John Smoltz.
April 5, 2016
This book was great it improved my knowledge on the baseball star, and it has touching child hood memories. If you want to read an informational book I would suggest this!
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