Lou Gehrig
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Lou Gehrig's nickname was "The Iron Horse". Other names included Tanglefoot, Biscuit Pants and Larrupin' Lou.
I am 'Iron Man'Because of Cal Ripken's consecutive games played streak he was nicknamed "Iron Man" Lou Gehrig whose record was broken by Cal Ripken was nicknamed "The Iron Horse"
Lou Gehrig's durability earned him the nickname "The Iron Horse". Lou Gehrig played in 2,130 consecutive games. A record that lasted 56 years until September 6, 1995 when Cal Ripken Jr. surpassed Lou.
There were two players with that distinction. Pittsburgh Steelers center Mike Webster was given that nickname. He played for the Steelers from 1974-1988. Also former player and head coach Mike Ditka was known as Iron Mike.
Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees was called the "Iron Horse'