Lou Gehrig was the greatest first baseman ever and a key component in the Yankee legend. Born: June 19, 1903 in New York, NY. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in a special election in 1939, and was the first baseball player ever to have his uniform number retired.Before he was the Iron Horse, Gehrig was known as Columbia Lou. Speaking of baseball, Columbia University's Baker …
Gehrig was 19 years old when he broke into the big leagues on June 15, 1923, with the New York Yankees. In a 1932 game, he became the first player in the 20th century to hit four home runs in a game.But his body was failing him and in 1939 he was diagnosed with ALS, later to become known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Although he never played again, he remained with the team the rest of that season.Gehrig was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in a special election and his number was retired, the first professional athlete ever to receive that honor. Lou Gehrig Bio. High School: HS of Commerce (New York, NY) School: Columbia University (New York, NY) Debut: June 15, 1923 (Age 19-361d, 5,283rd in MLB history) vs. SLB 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. ("Bat Used as Textbook," the Iron Horse biographer Ray Robinson recounts Columbia Lou's impact on the game of baseball and the hearts of a nation in English Professor Michael Seidel, author of books on Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams, says Gehrig's baseball career at Columbia was highlighted by two colossal home runs.Columbia's history, as seen by those who have studied, taught, and worked here.Gala benefit for the Eleanor and Lou Gehrig MDA/ALS Research Center.
And although the big sophomore pitched that day -- he struck out 17 in a losing effort against Williams, still a Columbia record -- Krichell realized that a man who could hit like Gehrig belonged in a Yankee uniform.
"Columbians have changed the world and how we see it.As first baseman (1925–39) for the New York Yankees, Gehrig played in 2,130 consecutive league games (a record that would stand for more than fifty years), batted .361 in seven World Series, and broke many other major-league records. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1925 season Full Name: Henry Louis Gehrig But the most regarded and revered player in the University's history grew up right here on Manhattan Island, first in Yorktown and then in Washington Heights. On the baseball diamond, he soon began to attract attention for his prodigious home runs; the two most talked about were an opposite-field shot into a second-story window of the Journalism School and another that landed across College Walk, then a through city street.On April 18, 1923, when Yankee Stadium opened for the first time, ace Yankee scout Paul Krichell wasn't on hand to see it; he was at South Field to see Gehrig play. Lou Gehrig. From June 1, 1925, to May 2, 1939, Gehrig appeared in 2,130 consecutive games, a record that stood until it was broken on September 6, 1995, by Cal Ripken, Jr.
Gehrig joined the New York Yankees in 1925 and remained a Yankee until his retirement in 1939. Lou Gehrig does not have any MLB stats for the season.
But Gehrig wouldn't get to add to those totals; within two months after his last game, he had signed with the Yankees for a $1500 bonus.Many New Yorkers wondered how he could leave Columbia before graduation. It is our national pastime and a game for all. He died in his sleep on June 2, 1941, 17 days short of his 38th birthday.
View Player Bio from … © 2020 Columbia-Barnard Athletic Consortium | Columbia University in the City of New York Coach Lichner and Coach Costanzo will be sending out an email shortly. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Gehrig’s record of 2,130 consecutive games played perfectly reflected his steady, dependable character. Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1925 season Full Name: Henry Louis Gehrig Nicknames: The Iron Horse, Biscuit Pants, Buster, Laruppin' or Columbia. Both records stood for many years; the home run mark didn't fall until Mike Wilhite hit eight 55 years later, in 1978.