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What was the number of consecutive baseball games played by Lou Gehrig?
In a span of fourteen years Lou Gehrig played 2,130 consecutive games setting the record before his early retirement from baseball due to the disease ALS. Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games played stood until September 6, 1995, when Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. played in his 2,131st consecutive game to establish a new record.Cal would finish with 2,632 consecutive game over a 16 year period.
What year did Cal Ripken Jr play his 2130 game?
During the 1995 season Cal Ripken Jr. played in his 2130th consecutive game to tie Lou Gehrig. The consecutive games played streak started on May 30, 1982, and on September 6, 1995 Cal past Lou Gehrig with game #2131.
How many RBIs did Lou Gehrig have in his career?
Lou Gehrig had 1,995 RBIs during his career.
What were Lou Gehrig's nicknames?
Lou Gehrig was known as "The Iron Horse" and "Larrupin Lou" during his career.
Did Lou Gehrig play shortstop?
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.
