Lou Gehrig Pride of the Yankees
| Author/creator | Gallico, Paul Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Open Road Integrated Media, LLC |
| Description | 143 p. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Summary | Annotation A touching tribute to one of the greatest ballplayers of all timeFor seventeen seasons, Lou Gehrig was the heart and soul of the New York Yankees. The power-hitting first baseman donned the pinstripes for 2,130 consecutive games, a streak that earned him the nickname "the Iron Horse" and went unbroken for more than five decades. World Series champion, All-Star, American League Most Valuable Player, Triple Crown winner--the list of Gehrig's on-field achievements is spectacular. But he is best remembered for the grace and the strength with which he faced an insurmountable challenge off the field: the disease that ended his career and which now bears his name.When he retired on April 30, 1939, Lou Gehrig called himself "the luckiest man on the face of the earth." His words continue to resonate more than seventy-five years after they were spoken. In this heartfelt biography, which was the basis for the Academy Award-winning filmThe Pride of the Yankees, starring Gary Cooper, legendary sportswriter Paul Gallico tells the story of how a son of German immigrants rose to the pinnacle of greatness in America's pastime and inspired the nation as no other athlete ever has. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781504009492 |
| ISBN | 1504009495 (E-Book) Forthcoming |
| Standard identifier# | 9781504009492 |
| Stock number | 01521375 |
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