Henry Louis Gehrig was an American professional baseball first baseman who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. Gehrig was renowned for his prowess as a hitter and for his durability, which earned him his nickname... Wikipedia
Born: June 19, 1903, Yorkville, New York, NY
Died: June 2, 1941 (age 37 years), Riverdale, New York, NY
Spouse: Eleanor Gehrig (m. 1933–1941)
Date joined: June 15, 1923 (New York Yankees)
Hall of fame induction: 1939
Number: 4 (New York Yankees / Pinch hitter, First baseman)
Parents: Christina Fack and Heinrich Gehrig
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