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Lou Gehrig: Baseball's Iron Horse
A True Legend of the Game
Early Life and Career
Henry Louis Gehrig, known to the world as Lou Gehrig, was born in New York City on June 19, 1903. The son of German immigrants, Gehrig attended Columbia University on a football scholarship. However, his true talent lay on the baseball field.
In 1923, Gehrig joined the New York Yankees and quickly established himself as one of the most durable players in American professional baseball history. From June 1, 1925, to May 2, 1939, Gehrig played in an astonishing 2,130 consecutive games, a record that remains unbroken to this day.
A Great Hitter
In addition to his incredible durability, Gehrig was also a renowned hitter. He was a four-time American League batting champion, a two-time Triple Crown winner, and a six-time All-Star. Gehrig's powerful bat helped lead the Yankees to six World Series titles.
Tragic Illness
In 1939, Gehrig was diagnosed with a fatal neurological disease that would later become known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Gehrig was forced to retire from baseball that same year, and he passed away on June 2, 1941, at the age of 37.
Despite his untimely death, Gehrig's legacy continues to live on. He is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time, and his name is synonymous with durability, determination, and sportsmanship.
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