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Lou Gehrig was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in December 1939 and is remembered for his?
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Lou Gehrig was inducted into?
The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.
When was Lou Gehrig inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
The five year waiting period for election to the Baseball Hall of Fame was waived and Lou Gehrig was inducted in 1939.
Who was inducted into the hall of fame in 1939?
In 1939, George Sisler, Eddie Collins, Willie Keeler and Lou Gehrig were elected to the Hall of Fame (Gehrig by special election) by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Also, in 1939, the special commission on Old Timers elected Cap Anson, Charlie Comiskey, Candy Cummings, Buck Ewing, Hoss Radburne and Al Spaulding to the HofF.
What sports did Lou Gehrig play in high school?
Lou Gehrig played Baseball, football and soccer while attending Commerce High School.
Lou Gehrig replaced what injured player?
Gehrig replaced Wally Pipp, who had been hit in the head with a baseball the previous day.
Did Lou Gehrig go into the Hall of Fame?
Lou Gehrig was Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.
Lou Gehrig was inducted into?
The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.
When was Lou Gehrig inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
The five year waiting period for election to the Baseball Hall of Fame was waived and Lou Gehrig was inducted in 1939.
How many players have been unanimously voted into Baseball Hall of Fame?
Zero (Actually there was ONE that was inducted by special election - Lou Gehrig)
What is Lou Gehrig remembered for?
He was one of baseball's most feared hitters from 1923--1939 and most durable, playing in a onetime record of 2,130 consecutive games. He'll also be remembered for his courage in facing death from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease."
Did Lou Gehrig's family discourage Lou Gehrig from playing professional baseball?
Yes
What did Lou Gehrig do as a profession?
Lou Gehrig was a professional baseball player for the New York Yankees.
What position did Lou Gehrig play in soccer?
Lou Gehrig played baseball as a first baseman. Not soccer.
Did Lou gehrig miss a day with baseball?
No Lou Gehrig never missed a day playing baseball for he was a kid who never missed a day with school.
How many sports did Lou Gehrig play in his life?
Professionally, Lou Gehrig played baseball only. While at Columbia University he played baseball and football.When Gehrig attended Commerce High School, not only did he play baseball and football, but he also played soccer.
Who was inducted into the hall of fame in 1939?
In 1939, George Sisler, Eddie Collins, Willie Keeler and Lou Gehrig were elected to the Hall of Fame (Gehrig by special election) by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Also, in 1939, the special commission on Old Timers elected Cap Anson, Charlie Comiskey, Candy Cummings, Buck Ewing, Hoss Radburne and Al Spaulding to the HofF.
What was Lou Gehrig's baseball career like?
He was a star.
