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Iron horse is an old term for a railroad locomotive. A locomotive is something strong and powerful. Being a very strong and fit individual plus playing in every game regardless of how injured he may have been or how bad he felt, Gehrig was nicknamed Iron Horse. Gehrig set a record of playing in 2,130 consecutive games that stood for 56 seasons before being broken by Cal Ripken Jr.
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Which New York Yankee was called The Iron Horse?
Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees was called the "Iron Horse'
What were Lou Gehrig's nicknames?
Lou Gehrig was known as "The Iron Horse" and "Larrupin Lou" during his career.
Which baseball player's nickname was the Iron Horse?
Lou Gehrig
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.
