Lou Gehrig - Wikipedia Henry Louis Gehrig ( ˈɡɛərɪɡ GAIR-ig; [1] June 19, 1903 – June 2, 1941), also known as Heinrich Ludwig Gehrig, was an American professional baseball first baseman who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees (1923–1939)
Lou Gehrig | Biography, Statistics, Disease, Facts | Britannica 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
Lou Gehrig - Disease, Stats Quotes - Biography 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
Lou Gehrig and the History of ALS | The ALS Association On June 2, 1941, the U S lost one of its greatest heroes, Lou Gehrig, to a disease that would become synonymous with his name Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), thereafter, would also be known as Lou Gehrig’s disease
Amazing Lou Gehrig facts and figures - MLB. com 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
The Life of Lou Gehrig - HISTORY 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
Lou Gehrig Baseball Legend - Biography, Age, Married and Children Lou Gehrig, often referred to as "The Iron Horse," was an iconic American baseball player who captivated fans with his remarkable skills and unwavering dedication to the game Born on June 19, 1903, in Manhattan, New York, Gehrig was the son of German immigrants
Lou Gehrig - Baseball Hall of Fame 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
Lou Gehrig: Exploring the Legacy of the Iron Horse Discover the extraordinary career of Lou Gehrig, The Iron Horse, whose lasting legacy with the New York Yankees and unmatched durability continue to inspire