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When the New York Yankees started putting numbers on their uniforms, they used the numbers 1-8 for the players that were starters. The number of the player corresponded to the position in the batting order that the player hit. Lou Gehrig hit fourth in the batting order, so he was given #4. Babe Ruth hit third in the batting order, so he was given #3.
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What number did Lou Gehrig wear for the New York Yankees?
Lou Gehrig wore number 4.
Did Lou Gehrig wear number 4 on the New York Yankees?
Lou Gehrig did wear number 4 on the Yankees. His number was retired by the Yankees in 1939.
What number did Lou gehrig wear on his baseball jersey?
Lou Gehrig wore #4 during his career with the New York Yankees.
Who wore the number 4 before Lou Gehrig on the New York Yankees?
Lou Gehrig was the only New York Yankees player to ever wear the number 4.
Who is the most famous baseball player to wear the number 4?
Lou Gehrig
What was Lou Gehrig's number?
Number 4
Lou gehrig's jersey number?
4
Was 4 Lou gehrig's number?
yes
Which players have worn the number 4?
Lou Gehrig
Who wore jersey number 4 on the New York Yankees after Lou Gehrig wore it?
NobodyLou Gehrig was the first and last player on the Yankees to wear #4. The team retired his number in 1939.
What baseball players wore the number 4?
Lou gehrig
Which New York Yankees players have worn the number 4?
Lou Gehrig was the only New York Yankees player to ever wear the number 4.
