Lou Gehrig BY JON SCHWARTZ Early life Lou

Lou Gehrig BY: JON SCHWARTZ

Early life Lou was born in Yorkville, New York City on June 19, 1903 to parents Christina and Heinrich Gehrig who immigrated for Germany only years before. during his teens he was bullied for being German during the time of World War 1, and channeled that energy into his athletics and academics. During his junior year of high school Gehrig led his school to the national baseball championship and was named most valuable player. Gehrig ended up going to Columbia university bringing his mother Christina whom he was extremely close to, to become the first Gehrig to attend college.

Playing Career Gehrig was a prodigy at first base since high school and it was no surprise that he was drafted to his home town team the New York Yankees. Gehrig set a record of most games played in his career with a total of 2, 130 consecutive games he has also won numerous awards such as 7× All-Star (1933– 1939)6× World Series champion (1927, 1928, 1932, 1936– 1938)2× AL MVP (1927, 1936)Triple Crown (1934)AL batting champion (1934)3× AL home run champion (1931, 1934, 1936)Hit 4 home runs in one game on June 3, 1932 New York Yankees captain (1935– 1939) New York Yankees #4 retired Major League Baseball All-Century Team Major League Baseball All-Time Team

Off The Field Gehrig was a very quiet and humble man an was always very good with his money and never took anything for granted. He also was very generous to the Boys and Girls club of America, and even went over seas to raise money and entertain the poor and starving of Japan.

Retirement Lou Gehrig was diagnosed in 1939 with ALS later called Lou Gehrig's disease in his honor. On July 4, 1939 Lou gave his world famous farewell speech after his talent was fading fast. The whole ballpark was teary eyed and respectful as they honored Gehrig here is the video of his speech https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=n. NLKPa. Th. Yk. E