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It reads:
Henry Louis Gehrig
June 19th 1903 - June 2nd 1941
A man, a gentleman and a great ball player whose amazing record of 2130 consecutive games should stand for all time.
This memorial is a tribute from the Yankee players to their beloved captain and team mate.
July the Fourth 1941
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The date of lot gehrig last home run?
Lou Gehrig's final MLB home run, his 493rd, came on September 27, 1938 off of Dutch Leonard of the Washington Senators at Yankee Stadium.
Where did Lou Gehrig give his speech?
If you're referring to his farewell speech on July 4, 1939, he stood in front of home plate at Yankee Stadium.
When did Lou Gehrig streak begin?
June 1, 1925 as a pinch hitter in the 7th inning against the Washington Senators and pitcher Walter Johnson at Yankee Stadium. Lou flew out to left field.
Was the old Yankee Stadium older than Fenway Park?
No. The old Yankee Stadium opened in 1923. Fenway Park opened in 1912.
What year were the New York Yankees stadiums built?
The first Yankee Stadium opened in 1923, the new Yankee Stadium opened in 2009.
What was Lou Gehrig's hit total at Yankee Stadium?
Lou Gehrig had a total of 1,269 hits at Yankee Stadium.
How many career hits did Lou Gehrig have in Yankee Stadium?
Lou Gehrig had 1,269 hits in Yankee Stadium.
What is the height of the flagpole in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium?
Monument Park at Yankee Stadium was relocated to the new Yankee Stadium. The new flagpole has a height of 60 feet.
How many monuments and plaques are in Yankee Stadium?
6 ... Miller Huggins, Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, and George Steinbrenner.
How many hits did Lou Gehrig have at Yankee Stadium for his career?
Lou Gehrig had 1,269 hits at Yankee Stadium. But as of the end of the 2008 season, Derek Jeter had 1,274. Which is now a Yankee record that cannot be broken. The old stadium records will not be carried over to the new stadium in 2009.
What was Lou Gehrig's career batting average at Yankee Stadium?
it was .340
Do they still celebrate Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day at Yankee Stadium?
Yes
Where did Lou Gehrig play his first game?
Lou Gehrig played his first game at Yankee Stadium, on June 15, 1923.
When was Lou Gehrig's bat placed at the top of the flag pole at Yankee Stadium?
The bat was not moved.
When and where did baseball player Lou Gehrig play?
Lou Gehrig debuted on June 15, 1923, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium I; he played his final game on April 30, 1939, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium I.
What was one non sporting event held at Yankee Stadium?
Pope Paul VI held mass at Yankees Stadium on October 4, 1965. A dedication plaque of the event is in monument park at Yankee Stadium.
What is the name of the Yankee Stadium ballpark?
It is still named Yankee Stadium.
