Lou Gehrig The Lost Memoir



The lost memoir from baseball icon Lou Gehrig-a major historical discovery, published for the first time as a book, with “color commentary” from historian Alan Gaff. In 1927, the legendary Lou Gehrig sat down to write the remarkable story of his life and career. Lou Gehrig: The Lost Memoir Alan D. The greatest kick that comes to any young fellow breaking into the big leagues is when he makes his first real.

Lou Gehrig The Lost Memoir

In this surprising rediscovery, historian Gaff (Lou Gehrig) presents the lost memoir of New York Yankee Gehrig (1903–1941), written in 1927. In a conversational style, Gehrig discusses his humble childhood as the son of German immigrant parents in New York City and the respect he has for his other sports figures, such as teammate Babe Ruth, rival Ty Cobb, and manager Miller “Hug” Huggins. Gehrig’s love for the game is palpable, especially after winning the 1927 World Series, of which he writes, “I’m proud of the game and all who play it. And as long as I wear a big-league uniform, I will give all I can to the game.” Gaff follows up the memoir with a detailed look into Lou Gehrig’s life, discussing his career and the exuberant excesses of the Yankees’ hell-raising lifestyle (mainly Ruth’s), as well as Gehrig’s battle with ALS, with which he was diagnosed in 1939. Special mention is given to Gehrig’s legacy; even in his final days, he dedicated his life to trying to help others who were suffering from their own hardships. Gaff’s volume is a fitting tribute to an inspiring baseball legend. (May)
Lou Gehrig The Lost Memoir

Lou Gehrig The Lost Memoir Review

  1. ' Lou Gehrig: The Lost Memoir is a genuine find. It provides insight into the baseball of that era, the tone of the times, and Gehrig himself. An interesting and at times.
  2. The lost memoir from baseball icon Lou Gehrig-a sensational discovery, published for the first time as a book. 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.
  3. At a time when there seems to be fewer men that can even be remotely considered to be heroes in our society, along comes Lou Gehrig: The Lost Memoir, a book that.

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Reviewed on : 12/04/2019
Release date: 03/10/2020
Genre: Nonfiction

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