Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig were teammates for four seasons (1936-1939). Lou Gehrig only played in 8 games in 1939.
3-4 concussions
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.
Lou Gehrig's Major League debut was on June 15, 1923 as a pinch hitter.
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From 1923 to 1939, Gehrig played 2,164 games for the New York Yankees.
Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig were teammates for four seasons (1936-1939). Lou Gehrig only played in 8 games in 1939.
Yes, Lou Gehrig was the Yankees first baseman throughout his career. Lou did play one game at shortstop and nine games in the outfield during his 17 seasons.
3-4 concussions
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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.
Professionally, Lou Gehrig played baseball only. While at Columbia University he played baseball and football.When Gehrig attended Commerce High School, not only did he play baseball and football, but he also played soccer.
Wally Pipp was a New York Yankees first baseman, who on June 2, 1925 was removed from the starting lineup and replaced with Lou Gehrig. Gehrig then went on to play 2,130 consecutive games.
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Lou Gehrig played baseball as a first baseman. Not soccer.
Lou Gehrig played his entire career for the New York Yankees.
Two Can Play - 1926 was released on: USA: 21 February 1926