Lou Gehrig
Position:
First Baseman
Bats: Left
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Throws: Left
6-0, 200lb (183cm, 90kg)
Born:
June 19, 1903
in New York, NY
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Died:
June 2, 1941
in Bronx, NY
Buried:
Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, NY
High School: HS of Commerce (New York, NY)
School: Columbia University (New York, NY)
Debut:
June 15, 1923
(Age 19-361d,
5,753rd in major league history)
vs. SLB 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
April 30, 1939
(Age 35-315d)
vs. WSH 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1939.
(Voted by Special Election)
View Lou Gehrig's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1925 season
Full Name: Henry Louis Gehrig
Nicknames:
The Iron Horse, Biscuit Pants, Buster, Laruppin', Crown Prince of Swat or Columbia
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Fielding Game Log (as 1B)