Lou Gehrig

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Lou Gehrig born?June 19, 1903
2. Where was Lou Gehrig born?New York City, New York
3. What is the MLB team?New York Yankees
4. What is the career span?1923-1939
5. What does the nickname "Iron Horse" mean for Lou Gehrig?It shows how strong he was and how he never gave up, playing day after day like a steady, powerful horse.
6. How many games did Lou Gehrig play in a row?He played 2,130 consecutive games from 1925 to 1939, a record that stood for 56 years.

New York Yankees: A historic Major League Baseball franchise with a rich history of success and legendary players.
Consecutive Games Streak: The record of playing in games without interruption, highlighting exceptional endurance and commitment.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): A progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells, leading to muscle atrophy and paralysis, often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Baseball Hall of Fame: An esteemed institution honoring the greatest players and figures in the history of baseball.