Lou Gehrig made $8,000. in 1927, and averaged about $35,000. a year from 1935 - 1939. His high salary was $39,000. in 1938.
Lou Gehrig had 2,721 hits as a New York Yankee.
Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees was called the "Iron Horse'
Lou Gehrig was a professional baseball player for the New York Yankees.
Lou Gehrig played his entire career for the New York Yankees. He played from 1923 to 1939.
Lou Gehrig wore number 4.
Lou Gehrig did wear number 4 on the Yankees. His number was retired by the Yankees in 1939.
Lou Gehrig's career spanned the years 1923-1939. The Yankees were the only team he played for.
Lou Gehrig played his entire career for the New York Yankees.
From 1923 to 1939, Gehrig played 2,164 games for the New York Yankees.
Yes he was. But he left when he got what is known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Lou Gehrig was a member of the Yankees from June 15, 1923 to April 30, 1939.
Lou Gehrig was not drafted. He was signed as a free agent by the New York Yankees in 1923.
After spending two years at Columbia University, Lou Gehrig was signed by the New York Yankees.