Lou Gehrig - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 19, 1903 |
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| Died | June 02, 1941 (age 37) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Legendary New York Yankees first baseman, consecutive games played streak, and namesake of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as 'Lou Gehrig's Disease'. |
Intro
Lou Gehrig was an American professional baseball first baseman who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, renowned for his durability and powerful hitting. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players in history.
Early Life & Background
Lou Gehrig was born in New York City to German immigrant parents. He excelled in athletics from a young age and attended Columbia University, where he played both football and baseball before being signed by the New York Yankees.
Career Highlights
- Played 17 seasons (1923–1939) with the New York Yankees.
- Set the MLB record for consecutive games played (2,130), earning the nickname 'The Iron Horse'.
- Was a two-time American League Most Valuable Player (MVP).
- Seven-time All-Star.
- Won six World Series championships with the Yankees.
- Career batting average of .340, with 493 home runs and 1,995 runs batted in (RBI).
- Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.
Trivia
- Lou Gehrig gave his famous 'Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth' farewell speech on July 4, 1939.
- ALS became widely known as 'Lou Gehrig's Disease' in the United States after his diagnosis.
- His consecutive games played record stood for 56 years until it was broken by Cal Ripken Jr. in 1995.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Lou Gehrig born?
Lou Gehrig was born the 19 June 1903.
Where is Lou Gehrig from?
New York City, New York, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About June 19th, 1903, in brief:
- Historical events: Henry Louis 'Iron Horse' Gehrig was born, a legendary first baseman for the New York Yankees who would become one of baseball's most iconic players. Known for his incredible durability and consistent performance, Gehrig played 2,130 consecutive games, a record that stood for decades.
- Day of the week: June 19th, 1903 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: There's a Lot of Things You Never Learn at School by Dan Quinn
- Popular movie: The Inn Where No Man Rests directed by Georges Méliès
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