Lou Gehrig
Henry Louis Gehrig was an American professional baseball first baseman who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. Gehrig was renowned for his prowess as a hitter and for his durability, which earned him the nickname "the Iron Horse", and he is regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Gehrig was an All-Star seven consecutive times, a Triple Crown winner once, an American League (AL) Most Valuable Player twice and a member of six World Series champion teams.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Manhattan
- Educated at
- Columbia University
- Awards
- 🏆 Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
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1903
Born
Birth1941
Died
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