Eig, Jonathan.

Luckiest man : the life and death of Lou Gehrig / Jonathan Eig. - New York : Simon & Schuster, c2005. - viii, 420 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Library Journal Booklist starred Publisher's Weekly

Chronicles the life of baseball legend Lou Gehrig, discussing his childhood in New York City, shyness, interactions with other members of the Yankee team, professional triumphs, personal relationships, and struggles to overcome a debilitating disease.

Adult

0743245911

2004059137


Gehrig, Lou, 1903-1941.
Gehrig, Lou, 1903-1941.


Baseball players--United States--Biography.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis--Patients--United States--Biography.
Baseball players--United States--Biography.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis--Patients--Biography.

GV865.G4 / E54 2005

796.357/092 B