Gehrig Henry Louis

Geh·rig

 (gĕr′ĭg), Henry Louis Known as "Lou." 1903-1941.

American baseball player. In his 17 years with the New York Yankees (1923-1939) he played in 2,130 consecutive games, earned a career batting average of .340, and hit 23 grand slams.

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