Lou Gehrig Timeline

Lou Gehrig's Birth

Jun 19, 1903

Born in Yorkville, New York. He weighed 14 pounds at birth. He was one of four chcildren.

Played For The Yankees

Period: Jan 1, 1923 to Dec 31, 1939

MLB Debut

Jun 15, 1923

Started Playing For The Yankees

Jun 15, 1923

World Series Champion

Period: Jan 1, 1927 to Dec 31, 1928

World Series Champion

Period: Jan 1, 1932 to Dec 31, 1932

Was An ALL-STAR

Period: Jan 1, 1933 to Dec 31, 1939

World Series Champion

Period: Jan 1, 1936 to Dec 31, 1938

Lou Gehrig Got His Disease

Period: Jan 1, 1939 to Dec 31, 1939

Lou Gehrig got ALS.

Lou Gehrig Gave his Speech

Jul 4, 1939

Lou Gehrig gave his farewell speech. It is considered the most famous speech in baseball history.

Lou Gehrig's Death

Jun 2, 1940

Died of ALS at age 37