Lou Gehrig
American baseball first baseman
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
Nicknames: Buster, Hungry Lou, Lou, and more