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George Sisler: Second Only to Lou GehrigThis is about the second greatest of all first basemen, an almost forgotten player named George Sisler, whose career spanned parts of both the dead ball era and the lively ball era.- Lou Gehrig "The Iron Horse" HaikuLou Gehrig was a great baseball player. He was one of the greatest Yankees. He was a hero of baseball. Lou Gehrig is an inspiration to everybody who loves the game of baseball.
- The Yankees Offered to Trade Lou Gehrig to the Red SoxThe Yankees offered Gehrig to the Red Sox in return for first baseman Phil Todt. The Boston team rejected the offer.
A-Rod is Better Than Lou Gehrig?Rodriguez has hit more home runs than Gehrig and may break Henry Aaron's career record for home runs, but those facts should never be used to conclude that Alex Rodriguez was better than Lou Gehrig.- Triple Crown Winner Lou Gehrig: No MVPIn 1934, Lou Gehrig won the Triple Crown. Detroit Tigers' playing manager, Mickey Cochrane, was voted the American League's Most Valuable Player.
- Lou Gehrig, Not Babe Ruth, was Voted the American League's MVP in 1927On October 11, 1927, it was announced that Lou Gehrig had been selected to receive the League Award as the American League's most valuable player.
- Lou Gehrig Passes AwayThe funeral service for Lou Gehrig was as simple and as modest as the man. On a rainy day in New York, only about 100 relatives, friends, and associates were at Christ Church in Riverdale.
- John Sterling is Not Lou GehrigThe New York Yankees attempt to project Lou Gehrig as the team's image, but John Sterling announces their games.
- Lou Gehrig and Wally Pipp's HeadacheYankees' manager Miller Huggins made some radical line up changes. The most significant replacement was twenty-two year old Lou Gehrig taking over at first base for the veteran Wally Pipp.
- Lou Gehrig's 2000th Game6,917 fans were in attendance when Gehrig's consecutive games played streak reached 2,000. Compare that to the game in which his record was eclipsed.
- Lou Gehrig in the World SeriesLou Gehrig hit .361, slugged .731, and hit 10 home runs in 35 World Series games. The Yankees won 6 of those 7 World Series.
- Lou Gehrig's Salary CutThe Iron Horse had a poor 1938, batting .295 with 29 home runs, 114 RBIs, and a .523 slugging average. For most players, that would be a nice season, but not for Gehrig.
- Lou Gehrig: The Original Iron ManLou Gehrig, voted greatest first baseman ever by the Baseball Writers' Association. Played in 2130 consecutive games, A record that stood for 56 years.
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis disease; An Examination of Lou Gehrig's diseaseWith thousands of individuals diagnosed with ALS each year, understanding the cause and origin of the conditon, the symptoms of ALS and the treatment options, will provide for an improved quality of life during disease progression.
Lou Gehrig: More Than Just a Disease, a Baseball LegendThis article explores all Lou Gehrig offered baseball during his time with the New York Yankees. His accomplishments, awards, and even nicknames are discussed.- Lou Gehrig by the NumbersLou Gehrig was arguably the greatest player baseball has ever seen, with mind numbing RBI numbers and slugging accomplishments. This article relates how he has never been given the true recognition for his actual on field achievements.
- The History of Baseball 1930-1940In 1930 the Great Depression threatened the game baseball as a moneymaking business.
- 'Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig' by Jonathan Eig Details a Tragic, Insipirational StoryLou Gehrig retired midway through the 1939 season when his disease, ALS, became too much even for the Iron Horse. He died two years later, on June 2, 1941. He was 38 years old.
Albert Pujols Compared to Lou Gehrig, Alex Rodriguez, and Barry BondsOnly Lou Gehrig was a greater first baseman than Albert Pujols.
The Power of SpeechHow many children have had their spirits irreparably wounded by growing up in a home where words were used as weapons, and a harsh tone of voice to further inflict pain. Such is the power of speech.- Great Baseball MoviesAlthough baseball has provided the subject matter for some fine movies, there's no sure-fire formula. Some big names have flopped and some have become controversial.
- Review of Sports MovieAmid so many memories of fun and entertaining films involving baseball, the movie that remains strongest in my mind is the picture "Pride of the Yankees."
- How Can Fred McGriff Not Be Elected to the Hall of Fame?The question is not, "Does Fred McGriff belong in the Hall of Fame?" The question is, "How can Fred McGriff not be elected to the Hall of Fame?"
Baseball Learns from History How to Keep Fans at the GamesHistory gives baseball lessons on how to adjust during wars and recession. Using this information may help baseball get through the recession, as it has survived other hard times.
