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Lou Gehrig broke Everett Scotts record for consecutive games played of 1,307. Gehrig broke Scott's record on August 17, 1933. Lou would play 2,130 consecutive games setting a record before his early retirement from Baseball due to the disease ALS. Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games played stood until September 6, 1995, when Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. played in his 2,131st consecutive game to establish a new record.Cal would finish with 2,632 consecutive game over a 16 year period.
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When did Derek Jeter break Lou Gehrig's hit record?
Derek Jeter broke Lou Gehrig's hit record on September 11, 2009, becoming the New York Yankees all-time hit leader.
Did Lou Gehrig's family discourage Lou Gehrig from playing professional baseball?
Yes
On what date did Cal Ripken break the record for the most consecutive innings played?
Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees held the previous record with 2,130 consecutive games played. Ripken's own streak ended after 2,632 games.
What did Lou Gehrig do as a profession?
Lou Gehrig was a professional baseball player for the New York Yankees.
Who has the major league record for most grand slams?
Lou Gehrig with 23 grand slams
What major league baseball player holds the record of most seasons with over 150 RBIs?
lou gehrig
Did Lou Gehrig go into the Hall of Fame?
Lou Gehrig was Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.
What position did Lou Gehrig play in soccer?
Lou Gehrig played baseball as a first baseman. Not soccer.
Who has the career record for grand slams?
Lou Gehrig (23).
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.
What was Lou Gehrig's role in Rawhide?
Lou Gehrig played himself, as a retired baseball player who takes up ranching.
When and where did baseball player Lou Gehrig die?
Lou Gehrig died June 2, 1941, in Bronx, NY, USA.
