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Iron horse is an old term for a railroad locomotive. A locomotive is something strong and powerful. Being a very strong and fit individual plus playing in every game regardless of how injured he may have been or how bad he felt, Gehrig was nicknamed Iron Horse. Gehrig set a record of playing in 2,130 consecutive games that stood for 56 seasons before being broken by Cal Ripken Jr.
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Which New York Yankee was called The Iron Horse?
Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees was called the "Iron Horse'
What were Lou Gehrig's nicknames?
Lou Gehrig was known as "The Iron Horse" and "Larrupin Lou" during his career.
Which baseball player's nickname was the Iron Horse?
Lou Gehrig
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.
What was Lou Gehrig's nickname?
Lou Gehrig's nickname was "The Iron Horse". Other names included Tanglefoot, Biscuit Pants and Larrupin' Lou.
Which New York Yankee was called The Iron Horse?
Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees was called the "Iron Horse'
Was Lou Gehrig called Larrupin' Lou?
Yes, he was. "Larrupin' Lou" along with "The Iron Horse" were a couple of Lou Gehrig's nicknames.
What were Lou Gehrig's nicknames?
Lou Gehrig was known as "The Iron Horse" and "Larrupin Lou" during his career.
Was Lou Gehrig nicknamed the Iron Man?
No, he was nicknamed the 'Iron Horse'.
As portrayed by Gary Cooper who was The Pride of the Yankees?
Lou Gehrig Henry Louis 'Lou' Gehrig / Lieutenant Erich Ganz / Lou 'Iron Horse' Gehrig.
Which baseball player's nickname was the Iron Horse?
Lou Gehrig
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.
What was Lou Gehrig's nickname?
Lou Gehrig's nickname was "The Iron Horse". Other names included Tanglefoot, Biscuit Pants and Larrupin' Lou.
What was another nickname given to Lou Gehrig besides The Iron Horse?
Gehrig also was called "Columbia Lou" because he attended Columbia University before joining the Yankees.
What were two of Gehrig's famous nicknames?
Larrupin' Lou and Iron Horse.
What are the release dates for The Babe and the Iron Horse Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig - 2003?
The Babe and the Iron Horse Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig - 2003 was released on: USA: 2003 (video premiere)
What famous baseball player wore number 4?
Lou Gehrig with the New York Yankees
