Heinrich and Christina Gehrig. This child would be the only child to survive out of four, thus starting the legend of the Iron Horse or by his real name, Henry Louis Gehrig. (“Britannica” 1) Lou Gehrig was a great American hero because he continued to play major league baseball very well even with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) (“Lou Gehrig ”) and many other injuries; such as broken thumbs, fingers , teeth, and toes. Henry Louis Gehrig or his original name Ludwig Hienrich Gehrig (“Britannica” 1), was
day but can be anyone who lives and creates history, such as legendary baseball player Lou Gehrig. Gehrig was a fabulous baseball hero, who still to this day has unbreakable records. Gehrig, Henry Louis ("Lou") (June 19, 1903 - June 2, 1941), baseball player, better known as Lou Gehrig, was born in the Yorkville section of Manhattan in New York City. Gehrig was the only child of Heinrich and Christina (Pack) Gehrig that survived adult hood. Naturally shy, he was still a strapping, broad-shouldered
Lou Gehrig was able to write a successful rhetorically effective speech. Gehrig was able to use his honest personality and character, which allowed him to establish credibility. Next, Gehrig was successful in reasoning that he has an awful lot to live for and he shares a personal experience that touches the reader emotionally. Gehrig created a successful rhetoric speech. Gehrig emotionally affected the reader when he only expressed himself, and not another person or character. This emphasized his
of Americas most famous ball players. Lou Gehrig, one of Americas best Major League Baseball player ever has done astonishing things to baseball in his career. Millions of people are diagnosed with ALS disease a disease that took the life of Lou Gehrig, the disease is known as the Lou Gehrig disease. Experiences I Major League Baseball, getting diagnosed with a disease, and ALS are great reasons Lou Gehrig has made a great impact on the world today. Lou Gehrig on of Americas best Major League Baseball
Adler, D. (1997). Lou Gehrig: The luckiest man. Ill. Terry Widener Orlando, FL.: Harcourt Inc. 32 pg. ISBN: 0-15-202483-2. This is an emotionally driven illustrative true story about the life and tragic death of the baseball great Lou Gehrig. His teammates and fans due to his record 2,130 games as a New York Yankee affectionately knew Gehrig as the “Iron Horse”. Gehrig put up numerous other records in the early twentieth century, including three of the top six RBI seasons in baseball history and
Lou Gehrig was the only one out of his siblings to survive childhood. He was an all round athlete by playing sports such as basketball, football, swimming, skating, and baseball. (A) Thesis: Lou Gehrig is know for many things including being one of the most iconic major league baseball(MLB) players to ever live, helped bring awareness to ALS, and being viewed as a role model for many people. Thesis Point #1: Lou Gehrig is one of the most iconic MLB players to ever live. Career Milestones. He broke
The two biographies that I chose to read for the assignment are Harlem’s Little Blackbird by Renee Watson, and Lou Gehrig by David A. Adler. These two biographies are very similar, and very different in so many ways. Harlem’s Little Blackbird is about Florence Mills, who was born in 1896 to parents that were former slaves. At an early age she knew she had a passion to sing, and grew up performing with her sisters who were once called the Trio. Once she branched off on her own, people began to be
these talents was Lou Gehrig, one of the greatest baseball players of all time. He started off small, but quickly rose to the top, known by almost everyone in the nation. But Gehrig suffered one of the rarest degenerative diseases, now known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. He was able to bond the nation over his determination and kindness. Gehrig brought much to the plate during his fourteen-year career, something not many other baseball players have been able to accomplish. Lou Gehrig was born on June 19
For this rhetorical analysis paper I chose one of my favorite, and most famous, sports speeches of all time, Lou Gehrig’s farewell to baseball address. Lou Gehrig was a famous baseball player in the 1920’s and 30’s. Lou didn’t really need to use a attention getting introduction, he was well known and loved by so many that people piled into Yankee Stadium to watch and listen to him give this speech. Although he didn’t need an attention getter, he began his speech with one of the greatest baseball
the 20's , many athletes are often compared back to the originals. The sport stars of this era remain well known today. Baseball was a huge part of the evolution of sports in the 20's between the Negro National League, the death of Ray chapman, Lou Gehrig, and one of the greatest baseball players known to man, Babe Ruth. In the 20's, segregation was present even through sports. In baseball, the Negros were not aloud to play with white people. Because of the prejudice shown, Andrew Foster organized
day, even if some days you have to look a little harder. Lou Gehrig, an exceptional baseball player for the New York Yankees from 1923-1939, conveys his positivity and accepting the manner in his farewell speech given at the Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1939, announcing his retirement. Two weeks prior his farewell speech, Gehrig was diagnosed with ALS disease that eventually destroyed and demolished his muscular structure and his career. Lou Gehrig stood in the field as friends, family, fans and colleagues
Lou Gehrig Henry Louis Gehrig was born June 19, 1903 in New York. His parents, who were immigrants from Germany, often felt the struggles of providing for their only surviving son. Gehrig’s mother worked tirelessly to make sure her son had a better life in America. She encouraged him to attend college, and in 1921 Gehrig began his college career at Columbia where he received a football scholarship. Gehrig was spotted by the New York Giants baseball manager, John McGraw, the summer before he started
“IT’S OUTTA HERE! ANOTHER ONE IN!” These might have been some of the exclamations yelled through the radio while Lou Gehrig was playing his favorite game, baseball. During the 1920s, Gehrig displayed his love for baseball through his phenomenal batting average and experience on first base. This passion for the game landed him a spot on the Yankees roster, fulfilling his childhood dream of playing in the MLB (Lincoln). Throughout his time with the Yankees, he amazed baseball fans over the world and
Medical history has been filled with an array of diseases and illnesses, ranging from the common cold to deadly killers. Some are easily treatable and others can be terminal, but some of the worst are those that still remain without a cure; one such disease is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a degenerative disease affecting the human nervous system. It is a deadly disease that cripples and kills its victims due to a breakdown in the body’s motor neurons. Motor
Lou Gehrig’s Farewell Speech Throughout the course of American history, there have been copious amounts of famous speeches, spoken by many different people. From political figures to sports players; these people have provided deep thoughts and great insights about who they are and the world we live in today. Being a sports enthusiast, a memorable speech comes to my mind. Lou Gehrig’s “farewell speech”, given on July 4th, 1939, to more than 62,000 fans at New York City’s Yankee Stadium, has
Language Analysis of Lou Gehrig’s Farwell Speech to the Yankees Lou Gehrig was one of the best baseball players to ever play the game. He was blessed with an amazing career playing for the New York Yankees setting many major league records such as 2,130 consecutive games from 1925 to 1939. Unfortunately all good things must come to an end and on July 4, 1939 Gehrig stood before his devoted fans at Yankee Stadium and announced that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The
On July 4th, 1939, the New York Yankees honored a legend and a hero, Lou Gehrig, who was asked to give a speech to the fans at Old Yankee Stadium. He gave his “Farewell to Baseball Address,” Lou Gehrig shows how honored he was to have played baseball with many great teammates by using thankful speeches for his teammates and associates and to put at ease all of his baseball fans who were worried about his deadly disease. To show his illustrious life and career are not to be overshadowed by the recent
Cal Ripken Breaks Lou Gehrig's Consecutive Game Streak Baseball has been Americas sport and pastime since the moment it was first created. Dating all the way back to 1839 when the sport first became known as “baseball” there have been many memorable moments throughout its past. One of the most memorable moments in baseball history occurred on September 6th 1995 when Cal Ripken broke Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games played streak. This record is arguably one of the most challenging records to break
The New York Yankees of 1927 were a high-powered machine lead by some of the greats of all time in baseball. This baseball team was composed of seven Hall of Famers, six players including: Earle Combs, George Herman (Babe Ruth), Lou Gehrig, Herb Pennock, Tony, Lazzeri, and Waite Hoyt, and their Manager, Miller Higgins. (New York Yankees Hall of Fame Register, 70) The team had a no-mercy philosophy and had a sense of confidence exceptionally high noted by Babe Ruth: "It was murder, we never even
his slugging average of .847, he was able to personify the American dream. The Iron Horse’s consecutive game streak of 2,130 games easily makes him a legend and his hitting records and Triples crown puts that legend at number two on our list. When Lou Gehrig’s career was tragically caught short, by what is now comm... ... middle of paper ... ...ing two similar ones from Babe Ruth and Jimmie Foxx for being the youngest player to hit 500 home runs and then later 600 home runs. He is a phenomenal