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Lou Gehrig was nicknamed the Iron Horse. He was nicknamed the Iron Horse because of his strength and not missing games even though Lou was injured and ill at times. He went on to hold the record for consecutive games played with 2,130 appearances. He benched himself May 2nd 1939. Of course, this record was broken by Cal Ripken on September 6th 1995. However, it should be noted, Ripken played during a period of better training methods and Cortisone shots.
He only had the jersey that said "Larrupin' Lou" for one game. If fans called him by a nickname, it was rarely Larrupin' Lou.
Fun fact: Cal Ripken's nickname was "The Iron Man" while Lou's was "The Iron Horse"
The person who asked this question is correct. Lou Gehrig was also nicknamed Larrupin' Lou.
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What were Lou Gehrig's nicknames?
Lou Gehrig was known as "The Iron Horse" and "Larrupin Lou" during his career.
What was Lou Gehrig's nickname?
Lou Gehrig's nickname was "The Iron Horse". Other names included Tanglefoot, Biscuit Pants and Larrupin' Lou.
Why was Lou Gehrig 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.
Was Lou Gehrig hispanic?
No. Lou Gehrig was of German descent.
Who is better cal ripken jr or Lou gehrig?
lou gehrig
