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Lou Gehrig

1903 - 1941Lou Gehrigknown as the"Pride of the Yankees"was born at this locationon June 19th, 1903.In his amazing feat of playing2130 consecutive games, Loubecame known as "The Iron Horse"to the...

1903 - 1941
Lou Gehrig
known as the
"Pride of the Yankees"
was born at this location
on June 19th, 1903.
In his amazing feat of playing
2130 consecutive games, Lou
became known as "The Iron Horse"
to the baseball world.
Dedicated to the youth of Yorkville.
Erected by the New York Yankees November 1990

Submitted by Erik Lander

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