Cal ripkin Jr broke it in the 90's
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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.
Cal Ripken Jr., who beat Lou Gehrig's record of most games played.
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.
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Derek Jeter broke Lou Gehrig's hit record on September 11, 2009, becoming the New York Yankees all-time hit leader.