Lou Gehrig: The Inspiring Story of One of Baseball's Star First Basemen (Baseball Biography Books)

Learn the Inspiring Story of the New York Yankees’ Greatest Baseball Players, Lou Gehrig! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Baseball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys.In Lou Gehrig: The Inspiring Story of One of Baseball's Star First Basemen, you will learn the story of one of baseball's star first basemen, Lou Gehrig. Gehrig, nicknamed "the Iron Horse", was a legendary Yankees baseball player in the 1920s. He played with the team for 17 seasons from 1923 to 1939. Gehrig's notable achievements include winning two American League MVP awards and a Triple Crown. He was also a key part of the Yankees' lineup that won six World Series titles. He was renowned for his consecutive games played streak of 2,130, which led him to being recognized to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, Gehrig was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and was forced to retire at the age of 36.Lou Gehrig's legacy extends far beyond his impressive statistics, as he remains an iconic figure in baseball history.Pick up this unauthorized baseball biography today to learn the inspiring story behind baseball star, Lou Gehrig! This is the perfect baseball chapter book for sports fans of all ages.This baseball book explores what makes Lou Gehrig great, and what we can learn from his hard work.Here is a preview of what is inside this Lou Gehrig book:Chapter 1: Early ChildhoodChapter 2: High School CareerChapter 3: College / Minor League Career - Gehrig’s Stint with Columbia, The Yankees Pursuit of Gehrig, Minor Leagues and Early MLB CareerChapter 4: Major League Career - Early Years, Gehrig, Babe, and the 1927 Yankees, Gehrig Begins Making History, The Iron Horse, and Gehrig’s Decline and SicknessChapter 5: Personal LifeChapter 6: LegacyAn excerpt from this Lou Gehrig biography:“For the past two weeks, you’ve been reading about a bad break. But today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the Earth.” - Lou Gehrig That quote, from July 4, 1939, is still one of the most famous words ever spoken by a baseball player. It resonated throughout Yankees Stadium, and 85 years later, clearly defines the kind of person that Lou Gehrig was. He is still renowned today as one of the humblest, most respectful, and courageous athletes ever to have played the game. Gehrig earned the nickname “The Iron Horse” during his time as a player, starting in 2,130 straight games, a record that stood for 56 years. Eventually, Cal Ripken Jr. would break Gehrig’s record. Nevertheless, the story of Gehrig’s record is incredibly noteworthy, not only in the spectacular way it started but also in the tragic way it ended. Gehrig may be known as a Hall-of-Famer today, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, but his rise to fame is a true underdog story. Lou was the son of German immigrants. He grew up dirt poor and had to work blue-collar jobs as a young boy just to help his parents survive. Even when he eventually made it to the major leagues, he lived at home and helped support his mom and dad. His professional baseball contract was extremely meager by today’s standards, as he was making just $400 per month. Did you enjoy this excerpt?If so, be sure to pick up a copy of this baseball biography book on Lou Gehrig today! This is just one of many baseball biographies by Clayton Geoffreys.Also, be sure to check out Clayton's biography on Babe Ruth or Anthony Rizzo after you finish this one. Read more