Baseball+Legends

media type="youtube" key="a4msaZTJrTA" height="344" width="425" Henry Louis Gehrig also known as "the Iron Horse" was an outstanding first baseman for the New York Yankees from 1925 to 1939. The name "the Iron Horse" was given to Gehrig for his record of playing in 2,130 consecutive games. On June 1, 1995, starting first baseman Wally Pipp took the day off with a headache. Gehrig replaced him and performed so well that he not only took Pipp's job, but played in every Yankee game for the next 13 years. He had so much love and passion for baseball that he played in every game despite numerous injuries, including a broken thumb, a broken toe, and back spasms. In 1939, Gehrig was finally sidelined with a rare disease that would claim his life two years later. His example of bravery in the face of adversity is why he will remain a legend in the eyes of people everywhere.