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Lou Gehrig

Lou GehrigAKA Henry Louis Gehrig

Born: 19-Jun-1903
Birthplace: New York City
Died: 2-Jun-1941
Location of death: Bronx, NY [1]
Cause of death: Lou Gehrig's Disease
Remains: Buried, Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, NY

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Baseball

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Played 2,130 consecutive games

Died from amyotropic lateral sclerosis.


[1] 5204 Delafield Ave., Bronx, NY.

Father: Heinrich Gehrig
Mother: Christina Gehrig
Wife: Eleanor Gehrig (m. 29-Sep-1933, until his death)

    High School: High School of Commerce, New York City, NY
    University:
Columbia University

    Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
    American League MVP 1936
    Baseball Hall of Fame 1939
    Asteroid Namesake 5891 Gehrig

    SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
    New York Yankees (1923-39)

Official Website:
http://www.lougehrig.com/


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