Lou Gehrig (Revised Edition)

Lou Gehrig (Revised Edition)
ISBN-10
1467704008
ISBN-13
9781467704007
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
106
Language
English
Published
2012-08-01
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Author
Kevin Viola

Description

A quiet, hardworking man, Lou Gehrig is one of the most underrated baseball players of all time. Although he repeatedly outscored, outhit, and outplayed his teammates Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio, his shy nature often kept him in their shadow. Follow Lou's outstanding career from the playgrounds of New York City to the fields of Yankee stadium. Don't miss this incredible story of one of history's greatest baseball players!

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