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he lived off Pelham Road (not far from the Glenn Island Park)... the street is now called Lou Gehrig Way
Lou Gehrig lived in four different places in New York. He was born in New York City. He lived in Manhattan, Riverdale (a neighborhood in NYC), and The Bronx (also in New York City).
Yes, Lou Gehrig was born in New York City.
Lou Gehrig was cremated and his ashes were buried at Kensico Cemetary in Valhalla, New York.
Lou Gehrig was not drafted. He was signed as a free agent by the New York Yankees in 1923.
Lou Gehrig's career spanned the years 1923-1939. The Yankees were the only team he played for.
Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees was called the "Iron Horse'