Lou Gehrig An American Classic Author:Richard Bak From the bestselling author of Ty Cobb comes a definitive biography of Lou Gehrig, "The Iron Horse." Gehrig was voted the MVP Award three times, set the American League record for RBI, and hit 493 home runs--including 23 grand slams, an all-time record. Bak explores the rift between Gehrig and Babe Ruth and examines the more controversial aspect... more »s of Gehrig's life. Photos.« less