Lou Gehrig
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Lou Gehrig
| Born: | June 19, 1903 |
| Birthplace: | New York, New York |
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 200 lbs |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
| Drafted: | 1923 Amateur Free Agent by the New York Yankees |
| College: | Columbia University |
| High School: | Commerce High School (NY) |
| Teams: | New York Yankees 1923 - 1939 |
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Overall Career
Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig (born June 19, 1903 in New York, NY), nicknamed the "The Iron Horse" teamed with Babe Ruth to form one of baseball's most devastating hitting tandems ever. Gehrig had 13 consecutive seasons with both 100 runs scored and 100 RBI, averaging 139 runs and 148 RBI; set an American League mark with 184 RBI in 1931; hit a record 23 grand slams; and won the 1934 Triple Crown. His .361 batting average in seven World Series led the Yankees to six titles. A true gentleman and a tragic figure, Gehrig's consecutive games played streak ended at 2,130 when he was felled by a disease that later carried his own name. Gehrig's consecutive games was later bested by Cal Ripken Jr..
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Red Sox Nation Villainy
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Awards
- Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1939
- 2-time American League Most Valuable Player (1927 and 1936)
- 1934 American League Triple Crown
- 6-time American Leauge All-Star (1933-1938)
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Trivia
- Lou Gehrig was the first baseball player to have his uniform number retired.
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Transactions
- April 30, 1923: Signed as a Free Agent with the New York Yankees.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Lou Gehrig: Hall of Fame Page
