Lou Gehrig Overview:

Actress, Lou Gehrig, was born Ludwig Heinrich (most sources say Henry Louis) Gehrig on Jun 19, 1903 in New York City, NY. Gehrig died at the age of 37 on Jun 2, 1941 in New York City, NY .

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Athletes in Film blogathon: in Rawhide (1938)

By Caftan Woman on Jun 4, 2016 From Caftan Woman

Aurora of Once Upon a Screen and Rich of Wide Screen World are hosting the Athletes in Film blogathon running June 4th and 5th. DAY 1. DAY 2. 's life was relatively short, being stricken with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at the age of 36 in 1939. The degenerative muscle disease which... Read full article


The Pride of the Yankees: , Gary Cooper, and the Making of a Classic (1)

By Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001 From Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog

The Pride of the Yankees: , Gary Cooper, and the Making of a Classic by Richard Sandomir Hachette Books 304 pages Hardcover ISBN: 9780316355056 June 2017 Amazon - Barnes and Noble - Powells The Pride of the Yankees (1942) is considered one of the greatest sports films of all time. It se... Read full article


The Pride of the Yankees: , Gary Cooper, and the Making of a Classic (2)

By Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001 From Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog

The Pride of the Yankees: , Gary Cooper, and the Making of a Classic by Richard Sandomir Hachette Books 304 pages Hardcover ISBN: 9780316355056 June 2017 Amazon - Barnes and Noble - Powells The Pride of the Yankees (1942) is considered one of the greatest sports films of all time. It se... Read full article


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Lou Gehrig Quotes:

First Reporter: I'll bet you a new suit of clothes you'll be in Florida for spring practice.
Second Reporter: Aw, just wait till the old season starts. You'll miss the crowds and the cheering and the excitement.
Lou Gehrig: That's just what I want to get away from. I've had all of that. I'm going to wallow in peace and quiet for the rest of my life. I'm going to hang up my spikes for a swell old pair of carpet slippers.


[last lines]
Pop Mason: Oh, Lou! Lou! Telegram for ya.
Lou Gehrig: Read it.
Pop Mason: I did.
Lou Gehrig: Would you mind tellin' a guy?
Pop Mason: [reading] Mr. Lou Gehrig - Rawhide. Your terms are acceptable. Stop. Report at once for spring training.
Lou Gehrig: Boy, that's what I've been waiting for!


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Lou Gehrig Facts
Popular legend has it that Lou Gerhig replaced Wally Pipp at first base because Pipp was suffering from a concussion and unable to play. While the concussion did happen, it would be months later before he was benched in favor of Lou Gerhig. In reality, manager Miller Huggins replaced Pipp because of poor performance (he was hitting below .200 with no more power). Even then, it wouldn't be until the following year before Lou became a full-time first baseman.

Member of 1923, 1927-28, 1932 and 1936-39 World Series Champion New York Yankees teams. Member of 1926 American League Champion New York Yankees team.

Made major league debut on 15 June 1923.

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