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Henry Louis Gehrig Jr.(born Heinrich Ludwig Gehrig Jr./ɡɛərɪɡ/;[1]June 19, 1903 – June 2, 1941) was an American professional baseballfirst basemanwho 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 nickname ...
Lou Gehrig Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com. Position: First Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Left. 6-0 , 200lb (183cm, 90kg) Born: June 19, 1903 in New York, NY. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. 2x MVP. Triple Crown. 7x All-Star. 7x World Series. Batting Title. 4.
Jul 28, 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.
May 31, 2016 · Born Henry Louis Gehrig in New York City on June 19, 1903, the future sports icon was the son of German immigrants. His father and mother each arrived in America as young adults then met...
Gehrig was the Yankee captain from 1935 until his death in 1941. In 1969, he was voted the greatest first baseman of all time by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. In 1989, on the 50th anniversary of the end of his streak, he was honored with a United States postage stamp.
Jul 5, 2009 · Full text of Lou Gehrig's farewell speech. "Fans, for the past two weeks you have been reading about the bad break I got. Yet today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this...
Lou Gehrig, the Iron Horse of baseball famed for his 2,130 consecutive-games-played streak, made one of the most memorable speeches in the annals of sports. Heartfelt and poignant, this man with less than two years to live shared his feelings to an enraptured audience that left tears rolling down the cheeks of all but a few.
Lou Gehrig Bio. Fullname: Henry Louis Gehrig; Nickname: The Iron Horse; Born: 6/19/1903 in New York, NY; College: Columbia; Debut: 6/15/1923; Hall of Fame: 1939; Died: 6/02/1941
RBIs over 3 years. 0. Career grand slams. WORDS OF WISDOM. “I am a slave to baseball and only because I really love the game, hate to think of taking even one day away when we are playing.” - Lou Gehrig. Rip Van Winkle Foundation. LEARN MORE. LATEST NEWS & STORIES.
Jun 1, 2023 · Gehrig recorded a 1.214 OPS in seven career World Series, tying him with Ruth for third in World Series history (min. 50 plate appearances) behind David Ortiz and George Springer. • Gehrig played in a very different era than today.
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