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Because he was supposed to have stumbled over a row of Baseball bats lined up near the dugout box for the hitters to pick their bats from.

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What was Lou Gehrig's nickname?

Lou Gehrig's nickname was "The Iron Horse". Other names included Tanglefoot, Biscuit Pants and Larrupin' Lou.


Was Lou Gehrig called Larrupin' Lou?

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What sickness did Lou Gehrig have?

Lou Gehrig suffered from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. It is caused by the degeneration of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It was later called Lou Gehrig's Diseaseafter Lou was diagnosed in 1939.


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No. Lou Gehrig was of German descent.


Was Lou Gehrig a black man?

No. Lou Gehrig was white.


Who is better cal ripken jr or Lou gehrig?

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Which New York Yankee was called The Iron Horse?

Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees was called the "Iron Horse'


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Did Lou Gehrig's mom work?

Yes. Lou Gehrig's mother was a maid.


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