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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 baseball first baseman who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees (1923–1939).
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.
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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.
Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Lou Gehrig. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
- June 19, 1903
May 31, 2016 · Learn about the legendary first baseman who played 2,130 consecutive games for the New York Yankees and died of ALS. Discover his German roots, his marriage, his endorsements, his speech and his rivalry with Babe Ruth.
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Learn about the life and legacy of Lou Gehrig, the baseball legend who was diagnosed with ALS in 1939 and became the face of the disease. Find out how ALS is named after him and how MLB honors him every year.
Apr 16, 2018 · 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 being ravaged by...