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How old was Lou Gehrig when he started to play for the New York Yankees?
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Babe Ruth played in the Major Leagues for 22 years, and served as a coach for the Brooklyn dodger one year for a total of 23 years in Baseball. He played his first year for the Boston Red Sox in 1914. He played with Boston until 1919 when he was then sold to the Yankees, The Babe played with the Yankees from 1920 through 1934. in 1935 he returned to Boston playing for the Brave for one year.
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∙ 16y agoRuth played for the Boston Red Sox from 1914 to 1919, the New York Yankees from 1920 to 1934, and the Boston Braves in 1935.
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∙ 13y agoLou Gehrig hit 493 home runs during a career that spanned from 1923-1939. Through 2010, Lou Gehrig is tied with Fred McGriff for 26th in career home runs.
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∙ 15y agoLou Gehrig's first game with the Yankees was June 15, 1923. He was 19 years old (he was born June 19, 1903). He did not crack the starting line up until 1925.
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∙ 15y ago1941
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How many games did Lou Gehrig play for New York Yankees?
From 1923 to 1939, Gehrig played 2,164 games for the New York Yankees.
Which team did Lou Gehrig play for in his career?
Lou Gehrig played his entire career for the New York Yankees.
How many teams did Lou Gehrig play on?
Lou Gehrig played his entire career for the New York Yankees. He played from 1923 to 1939.
When did Lou Gehrig play for the New York Yankees?
Lou Gehrig's career spanned the years 1923-1939. The Yankees were the only team he played for.
When and where did baseball player Lou Gehrig play?
Lou Gehrig debuted on June 15, 1923, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium I; he played his final game on April 30, 1939, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium I.
Did Lou Gehrig ever play for the Seattle Mariners?
No, he did not. Lou Gehrig played his entire career with the New York Yankees (1923-1939). The Seattle Mariners became a franchise in 1977.
Did Lou Gehrig ever play with the Knickerbocker baseball team?
well yes and no New York Yankees were called the knickerbockers but not when he played for them
When did Gary Cooper play Lou Gehrig in The Pride of the Yankees?
Gary Cooper played Lou Gehrig in The Pride of the Yankees.
How many seasons did Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig play together on the New York Yankees?
Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig were teammates for four seasons (1936-1939). Lou Gehrig only played in 8 games in 1939.
Why did Lou Gehrig begin playing baseball for the New York Yankees?
Because the Yankees were the team that wanted him. Baseball scout Paul Krichell saw Lou play at Columbia University and signed him to the Yankees in 1923. He played for 17 seasons until 1939. All with the New York Yankees.
Who was Wally Pipp?
Wally Pipp was a New York Yankees first baseman, who on June 2, 1925 was removed from the starting lineup and replaced with Lou Gehrig. Gehrig then went on to play 2,130 consecutive games.
What city in New York are the Yankees from?
The Yankees play in the Bronx, which is located in New York City, New York.
