Lou Gehrig
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Lou Gehrig A IRON HORSE
I wonder what it is ? • Lou was born on June 2,1903 in New York.
Columbia University He attended to Columbia University in about 1920.
FAMILY • His parents names were Heinrich Gehrig and christina fack.
YANKEES He played for the New York Yankees between 1923-1939.
First Baseman Lou played first base for the New York Yankees.
GRAND SLAMS He hit 23 Grandslams.
Stats He hit 100 triples, 400 doubles, 1000 RBIs, and 2000 hits.
Quotes • “There is no room in baseball for discrimination. It is our national pastime and a game for all.” He also said “I might have had a tough break, but I have an awful lot to live for.”
Sadly his Death • He had died on June 2,1941 in Riverdale, Bronx.