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.
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In 1926, Lou Gehrig played in 155 games.
Lou Gehrig's Major League debut was on June 15, 1923 as a pinch hitter.
No. Lou Gehrig was of German descent.
Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig were teammates for four seasons (1936-1939). Lou Gehrig only played in 8 games in 1939.
Lou Gehrig played Baseball, football and soccer while attending Commerce High School.