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Lou Gehrig: the case for the GOAT

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    Lou Gehrig: the case for the GOAT

    1B · Yankees · Born 19 June 1903, New York City, New York, USA · Died 1941 · Career 1923–1939

    First baseman who spent his entire career with the New York Yankees, nicknamed 'the Iron Horse' before ALS ended his career and life.

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    Why Lou Gehrig could be the GOAT

    Gehrig played 2,130 straight games while producing at a level only Ruth could match, routinely driving in 150 runs a season. He hit .340 for his career with 493 home runs. His dignity in his 'luckiest man' farewell makes him an icon beyond his numbers.

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