Cal Ripken, Jr broke Lou Gehrig's record for most consecutive games played at 2,131 on September 6, 1995.
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On what date did Cal Ripken break the record for the most consecutive innings played?
Lou gehrig
Did Lou gehrig die of Lou gehrigs disease?
Yes he did
Is Lou Gehrigs Disease a form of cancer?
no
Who broke Lou Gehrig's record of consecutive games?
Cal Ripken Jr. in 1995.
When is Lou Gehrigs birthday?
June 19, 1903
Is Lou gehrigs disease dominant or recessive?
Recessive
What was Lou Gehrigs diesed called?
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
What were Lou gehrigs goals?
To achieve well in playing baseball.
How old is Lou gehrigs living kid?
Lou Gehrig and his wife, Eleanor Twichell, had no children.
Who was Lou gehrigs parents names?
hienrich gehrig and christina fack
Which ballplayer does Benedict Cosgrove compare Lou Gehrig to?
Cal Ripken Jr., who beat Lou Gehrig's record of most games played.
What is Cal Ripken's JR nickname?
I am 'Iron Man'Because of Cal Ripken's consecutive games played streak he was nicknamed "Iron Man" Lou Gehrig whose record was broken by Cal Ripken was nicknamed "The Iron Horse"
Who is better cal ripken jr or Lou gehrig?
lou gehrig
Who is a player similar to Lou Gehrig?
As far as on the field similarities, you would have to go with Cal Ripken Jr. The player who broke Lou's record for consecutive games played of 2,130. Cal's record stands at 2,632.
What diseases causes motor nerves to shrink and die?
lou gehrigs disease
What is another name for lou gehrigs disease?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
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Which player broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games record?
On September 6, 1995, Cal Ripken Jr. surpassed Lou Gehrig for the most consecutive games played with 2,131.
On what day did Cal Ripken play his 2131st consecutive game?
Cal Ripken, Jr. had played his 2,131st consecutive game on September 6, 1995 which broke Lou Gehrig's record of consecutive games played.
Who was the pitcher who gave up a home run to Cal Ripken Jr. the night he broke Lou Gehrig's record?
Shawn Boskie of the California Angels.
How was Lou Gehrig a good player?
Lou Gehrig had the consecutive games played streak (until Cal Ripken surpassed him in 1995). He also owns the most career grand slams record with 23.
What were some of Lou Gehrig's accomplishments?
Lou Gehrig held the record of 2,130 consecutive games played, later broken by Cal Ripken Jr. in 1995. He also holds the current MLB record of 23 career grand slam home runs.
Why was Lou Gehrig nicknamed the Iron Horse?
Lou Gehrig's durability earned him the nickname "The Iron Horse". Lou Gehrig played in 2,130 consecutive games. A record that lasted 56 years until September 6, 1995 when Cal Ripken Jr. surpassed Lou.
Who held the record before Cal Ripken Jr broke it?
Lou Gehrig 2,130 games, .340 batting avg., 493 HR, 1995 RBI
Why was Lou Gehrig nicknamed Larrupin' Lou?
Lou Gehrig was nicknamed the Iron Horse. He was nicknamed the Iron Horse because of his strength and not missing games even though Lou was injured and ill at times. He went on to hold the record for consecutive games played with 2,130 appearances. He benched himself May 2nd 1939. Of course, this record was broken by Cal Ripken on September 6th 1995. However, it should be noted, Ripken played during a period of better training methods and Cortisone shots. He only had the jersey that said "Larrupin' Lou" for one game. If fans called him by a nickname, it was rarely Larrupin' Lou. Fun fact: Cal Ripken's nickname was "The Iron Man" while Lou's was "The Iron Horse" The person who asked this question is correct. Lou Gehrig was also nicknamed Larrupin' Lou.
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