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   Henry Louis Gehrig (born Heinrich Ludwig Gehrig / ɡɛərɪɡ /; [1] June 19, 1903 – June 2, 1941) was an American professional baseball first baseman who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees (1923–1939). Gehrig was renowned for his prowess as a hitter and for his durability, which earned him his ...

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3. www.biography.com › athletes › lou-gehrigLou Gehrig - Disease, Stats & Quotes - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Hall of Fame first baseman Lou Gehrig played for the New York Yankees in the 1920s and 1930s, setting the mark for consecutive games played. He died of ALS in 1941.

4. www.britannica.com › biography › Lou-GehrigLou Gehrig | Biography, Statistics, Disease, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 10, 2024 · Lou Gehrig, one of the most durable players in American professional baseball and one of its great hitters. From June 1, 1925, to May 2, 1939, Gehrig appeared in 2,130 consecutive games, a record that stood until it was broken on September 6, 1995, by Cal Ripken, Jr.

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7. www.baseball-reference.com › players › gLou Gehrig Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status ...

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   How many home runs did Lou Gehrig have? Lou Gehrig had 493 home runs over his career. What was Lou Gehrig's average? Lou Gehrig had a .340 average over his career. How many teams has Lou Gehrig played for? Lou Gehrig played for 1 team, the New York Yankees. How many World Series has Lou Gehrig won? Lou Gehrig won 7 World Series. When did Lou ...

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8. www.history.com › news › the-life-of-lou-gehrigThe Life of Lou Gehrig | HISTORY

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   May 31, 2016 · Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth at Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1939, shortly after Gehrig’s retirement. He was the first Major League Baseball player to have his number retired by a team.

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   Gehrig’s consecutive games streak came to an end on May 2, 1939, when he removed himself from the lineup after a dismal start caused by his mysterious neuromuscular disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS – later known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.” Gehrig was the Yankee captain from 1935 until his death in 1941.

10. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 314143/2018/04The Good Boy of Baseball: The final days of Lou Gehrig

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    Apr 16, 2018 · Apr 16, 2018. 11. Seventy-seven years ago, Lou Gehrig’s life was swiftly ebbing. The body that had been so strong, so muscular and so capable of magnificent feats on a baseball diamond, was ...

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    Who is Lou Gehrig?

    • If you look up the word "ballplayer” in the dictionary, it is possible they’ll have a picture of Lou Gehrig, stalwart New York Yankee first baseman. Gehrig is chiefly known for playing in 2,130 consecutive games for the Yankees, a magnificent streak long thought to have been unbreakable until Cal Ripken, Jr. came along.

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    How did Lou Gehrig die?

    • On June 2, 1941, he passed away in his sleep at his home in New York City. Best Known For: Hall of Fame first baseman Lou Gehrig played for the New York Yankees in the 1920s and 1930s, setting the mark for consecutive games played. He died of ALS in 1941.

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    When did Lou Gehrig retire?

    • A standout football and baseball player, Lou Gehrig signed his first contract with the New York Yankees in April 1923. Over the next 15 years he led the team to six World Series titles and set the mark for most consecutive games played. He retired in 1939 after getting diagnosed with ALS. Gehrig passed away from the disease in 1941.

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    Was Lou Gehrig a Hall of Famer?

    • In 1999, he was the leading vote-getter for Major League Baseball’s All-Century Team. Teammate George Selkirk on Gehrig: “Lou Gehrig was a guy who could really hit the ball, was dependable and seemed so durable that many of us thought he could have played forever.” Gehrig was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1939. He passed away on June 2, 1941.

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