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June 1, 1925 as a pinch hitter in the 7th inning against the Washington Senators and pitcher Walter Johnson at Yankee Stadium. Lou flew out to left field.

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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.


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Was Lou Gehrig hispanic?

No. Lou Gehrig was of German descent.


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