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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.
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Who played 2130 consecutive baseball games?
Yankee first baseman Lou Gehrig (the Iron Horse) played 2130 consecutive baseball games. That stood as the record from 1939 until Oriole shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. passed it in 1995.
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.
On what date did Cal Ripken break the record for the most consecutive innings played?
Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees held the previous record with 2,130 consecutive games played. Ripken's own streak ended after 2,632 games.
When did Lou Gehrig bench himself?
Lou Gehrig took himself out of the lineup before the game played on May 2, 1939, ending his consecutive streak at 2,130 games.
What were some of Lou Gehrig's accomplishments?
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.
