In 1939, Gehrig was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame and was the first MLB player to have his uniform number retired by a team when his number 4 was retired by the Yankees. A native of New …

Dec 20, 2025 · Lou Gehrig (born June 19, 1903, New York, New York, U.S.—died June 2, 1941, New York City) was one of the most durable players in American professional baseball and one of its …

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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

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.

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 …

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 …

Jan 5, 2025 · Lou Gehrig, known as "The Iron Horse," is one of the most iconic and revered figures in Major League Baseball history. His career with the New York Yankees spanned 17 seasons, from …

Feb 16, 2024 · Lou Gehrig was an American baseball player who became one of the most celebrated figures in the sport, known primarily for his extraordinary strength and stamina on the field.

Of all the players in baseball history, none possessed as much talent and humility as Lou Gehrig. His accomplishments on the field made him an authentic American hero, and his tragic early death made …