Lou Gehrig's Life By ihes58 Jun 19, 1903 Lou gehrig was born 1921 Lou Gehrig Graduated from high school 1923 Lou Gehrig signed his first contract to the Yankees Period: 1923 to 1938 Lou Gehrig Lead his team to 6 world series 1932 Lou Gehrig became the third person to hit four home runs in one game 1939 Lou Gehrig was diagnosed with ALS 1939 Lou excepted a civic role with the city of New York 1939 Lou Gehrig retired his jersey. 1939 Lou Gehrig got of to a terrible baseball season and needed to be checked out by a clinic May 2, 1939 Lou Gehrig's quit the Yankees voluntarily Jul 4, 1939 Lou Gehrig's gave his speech 1941 ALS can now be called Lou Gehrig disease Jun 2, 1941 Lou Gehrig died due to ALS