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

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Where did Lou Gehrig play his first game?

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


Did Lou Gehrig play first base?

Yes, Lou Gehrig was the Yankees first baseman throughout his career. Lou did play one game at shortstop and nine games in the outfield during his 17 seasons.


What position did Lou Gehrig play in soccer?

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


How did Lou Gehrig participate in the game when he couldn't play?

He was a coach.


Did Lou Gehrig play shortstop?

Lou Gehrig never literally played the position. But he was penciled in as the shortstop for one game during his career. It was on July 14, 1934 against the Detroit Tigers. This was done to continue his consecutive games played streak. Due to Gehrig's sore back, he was listed as the shortstop and batted lead-off. He led off the game with a single and Red Rolfe was put in as a pinch runner. In the bottom of the first Rolfe was sent out to play shortstop. Gehrig's main position was first base. Although he did play a handful of games in right and left field.


What was Lou Gehrig's salary in 1920?

Lou Gehrig was still in high school in 1920. He played his first game for the Yankees in 1923 and his first full season with the Yankees was 1925.


What kept Lou Gehrig determined to play when he was sick?

His willpower and love for the game kept Lou Gehrig in the lineup for 2,130 consecutive games. Also, the reason he got the starting job in the first place was because Wally Pip didn't show up to the ballpark for a game and because of that Lou Gehrig is now one of the most famous players in baseball history.


Who was the first baseman after Lou Gehrig?

On May 2, 1939, the day when Lou Gehrig's consecutive game streak ended, he was replaced by Ellsworth "Babe" Dahlgren.


How many games did Lou Gehrig play in 1926?

In 1926, Lou Gehrig played in 155 games.


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 year did Lou Gehrig steal his first base?

Lou Gehrig stole his first base on June 24, 1925.