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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.

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Who was the first baseman after Lou Gehrig?

On May 2, 1939, the day when Lou Gehrig's consecutive game streak ended, he was replaced by Ellsworth "Babe" Dahlgren.


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May 2, 1939 On May 2, 1939, Babe Dahlgen took Lou Gehrig's place in the line up ending a 14-year, 2,130 consecutive game streak. The streak started on June 1, 1925 pinch hitting. The following day he was put into the line up for the slumping Wally Pipp, and never looked back. He would play the last game of the streak on April 30th 1939.


What did Lou Gehrig stand for?

Lou Gehrig was the model of consistency.


Was Lou Gehrig hispanic?

No. Lou Gehrig was of German descent.


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On what date did Cal Ripken break the record for the most consecutive innings played?

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