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.
Wally Pipp.
On May 2, 1939, the day when Lou Gehrig's consecutive game streak ended, he was replaced by Ellsworth "Babe" Dahlgren.
Lou Gehrig took himself out of the lineup before the game played on May 2, 1939, ending his consecutive streak at 2,130 games.
No. He made pinch hitting appearances on several occasions.
No. Lou Gehrig was of German descent.
Wally Pipp.
On May 2, 1939, the day when Lou Gehrig's consecutive game streak ended, he was replaced by Ellsworth "Babe" Dahlgren.
In 1923, Lou Gehrig began playing for the New York Yankees.
Lou Gehrig took himself out of the lineup before the game played on May 2, 1939, ending his consecutive streak at 2,130 games.
Cal Ripken, Jr.
No. He made pinch hitting appearances on several occasions.
Lou Gehrig had the consecutive games played streak (until Cal Ripken surpassed him in 1995). He also owns the most career grand slams record with 23.
1939
Lou Gehrig was the model of consistency.
No. Lou Gehrig was of German descent.
No. Lou Gehrig was white.
Lou Gerhing is dead. Lou Gehrig is not gay