Lou Gehrig: Quick Facts
Lou Gehrig is a MLB baseball player. He was born on June 19, 1903
Facts
| Also Known As | Henry Louis Gehrig • Iron Horse |
|---|---|
| Born | June 19, 1903 • New York City • New York |
| Died | June 2, 1941 (aged 37) • New York City • New York |
| Awards And Honors | Baseball Hall of Fame (1939) • Most Valuable Player (1936) • Most Valuable Player (1927) • two-time MVP • seven-time All-Star • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1939) • Triple Crown • 6 World Series championships • 1x batting champion |
| College | Columbia University (New York, NY) |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 0 inches, 200 lb (183 cm, 90 kg) |
| Batting Hand | left |
| Throwing Hand | left |
| Debut Date | June 15, 1923 |
| Last Game | April 30, 1939 |
| Jersey Number | 4 (1929-1939, New York Yankees) |
| Position | first baseman |
| At Bats | 8,001 |
| Batting Average | 0.34 |
| Hits | 2,721 |
| Home Runs | 493 |
| On-Base Percentage | 0.447 |
| On-Base Plus Slugging | 1.08 |
| Runs | 1,888 |
| Runs Batted In | 1,995 |
| Slugging Percentage | 0.632 |
| Stolen Bases | 102 |
Top Questions
How many hits did Lou Gehrig have?
Lou Gehrig had 2,721 hits in his career.
What position did Lou Gehrig play?
Lou Gehrig played first baseman.
When was Lou Gehrig born?
Lou Gehrig was born on June 19, 1903.
What was Lou Gehrig's batting average?
Lou Gehrig had a career batting average of 0.34.
Where was Lou Gehrig born?
Lou Gehrig was born in New York, New York, United States.
How many home runs did Lou Gehrig hit?
Lou Gehrig hit 493 home runs during his career.
How tall was Lou Gehrig?
Lou Gehrig was 6 ft 0 inches, 200 lb (183 cm, 90 kg).
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