Lou Gehrig Lou Gehrig Lou Gehrig was the embodiment of durability and consistency, earning the nickname "The Iron Horse" for playing 2,130 consecutive games—a record that stood for 56 years. A cornerstone of the New York Yankees' dynasty in the 1920s and 1930s, Gehrig won six World Series and two MVP awards. He was a six-time All-Star and led the league in RBIs five times, finishing with 493 home runs and a .340 average. Gehrig’s 1931 season, when he batted .373 with 184 RBIs, remains one of the most dominant offensive performances ever. His career was tragically cut short by ALS, later named Lou Gehrig’s Disease. His farewell speech at Yankee Stadium in 1939, declaring himself "the luckiest man on the face of the earth," moved the nation. Gehrig’s legacy endures as a symbol of strength, humility, and perseverance.
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