Lou Gehrig - The Iron Horse

Lou Gehrig - The Iron Horse is the biography of Lou Gehrig, an American baseball player during the 1920s and 1930s, who set several Major League records and was popularly called the "The Iron Horse" for his durability. His record for most career grand slam home runs (23) still stands today. A native of New York City, he played for the New York Yankees until his career was cut short by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), now commonly referred to in the United States as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Over a 15-season span between 1925 and 1939, he played in 2,130 consecutive games. His popularity with fans endures to this day, as is evidenced by him being one of the leading vote-getters on the Major League Baseball All-Century Team, chosen in 1999. Lou Gehrig - The Iron Horse is highly recommended for those interested in the history and story of one of baseball's greatest players.