Lou Gehrig Profile from Who's Who in Baseball 1933 Vintage Photo Article
The profile page of Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig from the 1933 edition of Who's Who in Baseball outlines his background, achievements, and statistics as a first baseman for the New York Yankees. Born on June 19, 1903, in New York City, Gehrig was a left-handed hitter standing 6 feet tall and weighing 200 pounds. He grew up in a challenging environment but showed exceptional promise in sports, excelling in baseball and other activities like basketball and swimming. Gehrig attended High School of Commerce in New York and gained recognition during an amateur game against Chicago's Tech at Wrigley Field. He briefly considered Columbia University but chose to pursue a baseball career. After being recruited by Yankees management in 1923, he quickly established himself as one of the best players, noted for his defensive skills and batting prowess.