 Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1939, Player
Born: June 19, 1903, in New York, New York
Died: June 2, 1941, in Riverdale, New York
ML Debut: 6/15/1923
Primary Position: First Baseman
Bats: L Throws: L Primary Uniform #: 4
Played For: New York Yankees (1923-1939)
Post-Season: 1926 World Series, 1927 World Series, 1928
World Series, 1932 World Series, 1936 World Series, 1937 World
Series, 1938 World Series
Awards: All-Star (6): 1933-1938; American League Most
Valuable Player: 1927 and 1936
Bio
Lou Gehrig teamed with Babe Ruth to form baseball's most devastating
hitting tandem ever. "The Iron Horse" 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.
Quote
"Lou was the most valuable player the Yankees ever had because he
was the prime source of their greatest asset - an implicit
confidence in themselves and every man on the club."
— sportswriter Stanley Frank
Did You Know... that Lou Gehrig was the first baseball
player to have his uniform number retired? |
