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Growing up, the Gehrig's did not have much money. His father was a sheet metal worker, who was unemployed most of the time due to Alcoholism. Lou would help his mother out with her household work whenever possible. His mother was a maid and the main breadwinner in the family. Lou was able to go to Columbia University on a football scholarship.
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Why was Lou Gehrig's life hard?
Lou Gehrig's life was hard because he was born to poor German immigrants and in his youth he lost multiple siblings to sickness. Also, later in his life he developed ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), which took him out of baseball and eventually killed him.
Was Lou Gehrig a black man?
No. Lou Gehrig was white.
What did Lou Gehrig stand for?
Lou Gehrig was the model of consistency.
Was Lou Gehrig hispanic?
No. Lou Gehrig was of German descent.
Who is better cal ripken jr or Lou gehrig?
lou gehrig
Famous people with Lou Gehrig's disease?
Lou Gehrig and Stephen Hawkings.
What is an fact about Lou Gehrig?
He had a disease named after him known as: (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
What is Lou Gehrig's birthday?
Lou Gehrig was born on June 19, 1903.
What was one obstacle Lou Gehrig had to overcome?
ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease
Did Lou Gehrig's mom work?
Yes. Lou Gehrig's mother was a maid.
What were Lou Gehrig's nicknames?
Lou Gehrig was known as "The Iron Horse" and "Larrupin Lou" during his career.
What were Lou Gehrig's kids names?
Lou Gehrig and his wife, Eleanor, had no children.
