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Lou Gehrig played football and Baseball while attending Columbia University.

Although he did not graduate, Gehrig went to Columbia on a football scholarship to pursue a degree in engineering.

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What sports did Lou Gehrig play in high school?

Lou Gehrig played Baseball, football and soccer while attending Commerce High 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.


Which schools did Lou Gehrig attend?

Lou Gehrig went to Commerce High School and Columbia University for college.


How did Lou Gehrig decide he wanted to play baseball in college?

He loved it so much, this was a phene of his, baseball.


How many games did Lou Gehrig play in 1926?

In 1926, Lou Gehrig played in 155 games.


What position did Lou Gehrig play in soccer?

Lou Gehrig played baseball as a first baseman. Not soccer.


When did Lou Gehrig start college?

He started in 1921.


Which team did Lou Gehrig play for in his career?

Lou Gehrig played his entire career for the New York Yankees.


Did Lou Gehrig play for the Baltimore Orioles?

No


What sports did Lou Gehrig play at Columbia University?

Lou Gehrig played baseball and football at Columbia University. But due to encouragement from Giants manager John McGraw, he played summer professional baseball. Being that it was illegal to do so, he was banned from intercollegiate sports during his freshman season.


Where did Lou Gehrig play his first game?

Lou Gehrig played his first game at Yankee Stadium, on June 15, 1923.


When did Lou Gehrig play his first game?

Lou Gehrig's Major League debut was on June 15, 1923 as a pinch hitter.