|
gptkbp:instance_of
|
gptkb:Baseball_Player
|
|
gptkbp:all_star
|
gptkb:7
|
|
gptkbp:audience
|
fans and teammates
|
|
gptkbp:awarded_to
|
the 1936 MVP award
the 1937 MVP award
|
|
gptkbp:awards
|
gptkb:award
gptkb:The_Lou_Gehrig_Memorial_Award
gptkb:1
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig_Memorial_Award
gptkb:American_League_MVP
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:Triple_Crown
2
All-Star Game selections
7-time All-Star
6-time batting champion
|
|
gptkbp:bats
|
gptkb:Left
|
|
gptkbp:batting_style
|
Left-handed
|
|
gptkbp:biography
|
gptkb:Luckiest_Man:_The_Life_and_Death_of_Lou_Gehrig
Luckiest Man
Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig.
|
|
gptkbp:birth_date
|
June 19, 1903
1903-06-19
|
|
gptkbp:birth_place
|
gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York
gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York,_USA
gptkb:New_York_City
|
|
gptkbp:born
|
June 19, 1903
|
|
gptkbp:born_in
|
gptkb:New_York_City
|
|
gptkbp:born_on
|
June 19, 1903
|
|
gptkbp:burial_place
|
gptkb:Kensico_Cemetery
|
|
gptkbp:captain
|
gptkb:New_York_Yankees
|
|
gptkbp:career_batting_average
|
.340
.374
.361
|
|
gptkbp:career_end
|
1939
|
|
gptkbp:career_games_played
|
2130
2,164
|
|
gptkbp:career_slugging_percentage
|
5340
.447
.632
5,402
|
|
gptkbp:career_start
|
1923
2130
|
|
gptkbp:cause_of_death
|
gptkb:Amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis
gptkb:neurodegenerative_diseases
|
|
gptkbp:charity
|
gptkb:ALS_Association
gptkb:The_ALS_Association
ALS Association.
|
|
gptkbp:charity_work
|
gptkb:ALS_Association
|
|
gptkbp:children
|
gptkb:1
|
|
gptkbp:coaching_career
|
17 years
1923-1939
|
|
gptkbp:college
|
gptkb:Columbia_University
|
|
gptkbp:commemoration
|
Lou Gehrig Day.
|
|
gptkbp:consecutive_games
|
2,130
|
|
gptkbp:consecutive_games_played
|
2130
2,130
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_impact
|
American sports culture
Icon of sportsmanship
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_influence
|
gptkb:humanity
gptkb:players
American culture
American sports
team spirit
courage
dedication
sportsmanship
perseverance
baseball history
sports history
sports heroes
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_references
|
Referenced in various media.
|
|
gptkbp:death_date
|
1941-06-02
June 2, 1941
|
|
gptkbp:death_place
|
gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York,_USA
gptkb:The_Bronx,_New_York
gptkb:Yonkers,_New_York
|
|
gptkbp:debut
|
gptkb:New_York_Yankees
1925
1923-04-15
1923-06-15
1923-05-24
April 19, 1923
|
|
gptkbp:debut_year
|
1923
|
|
gptkbp:degree_programs
|
gptkb:Columbia_University
|
|
gptkbp:delivers
|
Farewell speech
|
|
gptkbp:diagnosis
|
gptkb:ALS
ALS in 1939
|
|
gptkbp:died
|
June 2, 1941
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
|
|
gptkbp:died_on
|
June 2, 1941
|
|
gptkbp:diseases
|
gptkb:ALS
gptkb:Amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
|
|
gptkbp:documentary
|
gptkb:The_Battered_Bastards_of_Baseball
The Battered Bastards of Baseball.
|
|
gptkbp:education
|
gptkb:Columbia_University
|
|
gptkbp:era
|
1920s-1930s
|
|
gptkbp:famous_baseball_card
|
Lou Gehrig baseball card.
|
|
gptkbp:famous_for
|
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig's_disease
gptkb:Playing_for_the_New_York_Yankees
His leadership
sportsmanship
his resilience
his humility
ALS awareness
his dedication to the game
His sportsmanship
his leadership on the field
His humility
his durability and consistency
Consecutive games played
his contributions to baseball history
consecutive games played
His consecutive games played streak
consecutive games played record
farewell speech
|
|
gptkbp:famous_game_record
|
Most consecutive games played
|
|
gptkbp:famous_influence_on_baseball
|
Paved the way for future players.
|
|
gptkbp:famous_jerseys
|
Number 4 jersey retired by the Yankees.
|
|
gptkbp:famous_landmark
|
gptkb:Yankee_Stadium
|
|
gptkbp:famous_legacy_in_sports
|
Regarded as a sports icon.
|
|
gptkbp:famous_person
|
gptkb:Babe_Ruth
|
|
gptkbp:famous_playoff_performance
|
1936 World Series performance.
|
|
gptkbp:famous_quote
|
Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth.
I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth.
I might have been given a bad break, but I’ve got an awful lot to live for.
|
|
gptkbp:famous_rival
|
gptkb:Babe_Ruth
gptkb:Joe_Di_Maggio
gptkb:Jimmie_Foxx
|
|
gptkbp:famous_sports_records
|
Held multiple records during his career.
|
|
gptkbp:famous_statistics
|
Career OPS of 1.080.
|
|
gptkbp:famous_stats
|
1,995 RBIs
|
|
gptkbp:famous_statue_artist
|
William Behrends
|
|
gptkbp:famous_statue_location
|
gptkb:Yankee_Stadium
|
|
gptkbp:famous_statue_unveiling_year
|
gptkb:1989
|
|
gptkbp:famous_statues
|
Lou Gehrig statue at Yankee Stadium.
|
|
gptkbp:fan_favorite
|
his humility
during his playing career
|
|
gptkbp:farewell_speech_date
|
July 4, 1939
|
|
gptkbp:film_appearance
|
gptkb:The_Pride_of_the_Yankees
gptkb:Pride_of_the_Yankees
titled ' Pride of the Yankees'
|
|
gptkbp:final_match_date
|
April 30, 1939
1939-04-30
|
|
gptkbp:first_base_glove
|
Rawlings
|
|
gptkbp:first_match
|
April 19, 1923
|
|
gptkbp:first_mlb_player_to_have_his_number_retired
|
gptkb:New_York_Yankees
|
|
gptkbp:full_name
|
gptkb:Henry_Louis_Gehrig
|
|
gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction
|
gptkb:National_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame_and_Museum
gptkb:National_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame
1939
|
|
gptkbp:has_cultural_impact
|
Portrayed in films and literature.
|
|
gptkbp:has_rbis
|
8
|
|
gptkbp:has_role
|
gptkb:athletes
athletes with disabilities
|
|
gptkbp:health_issues
|
Diagnosed with ALS.
|
|
gptkbp:held_in
|
consecutive games played record
streak of 2,130 consecutive games
consecutive games played streak
|
|
gptkbp:high_school
|
gptkb:Columbia_University
gptkb:Columbia_Grammar_and_Preparatory_School
gptkb:Forest_Hills_High_School
gptkb:Columbia_Grammar_&_Preparatory_School
|
|
gptkbp:historical_legacy
|
Considered one of the greatest first basemen.
|
|
gptkbp:historical_significance
|
Symbol of perseverance.
|
|
gptkbp:hit_single
|
2721
1,995
2,721
|
|
gptkbp:home_runs
|
2
47
493
1,888
|
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
|
Lou Gehrig
|
|
gptkbp:impact
|
Baseball history
Baseball history.
|
|
gptkbp:in_sports_hall_of_fame
|
gptkb:Yes
|
|
gptkbp:inaugural_speech
|
July 4, 1939
|
|
gptkbp:influenced
|
Sportsmanship
future athletes
Baseball players
youth baseball programs
sports documentaries
baseball culture
Future generations of athletes
Baseball culture
Cultural references in media
Documentaries about his life
Public health awareness
Memorials and tributes
Books written about him
Future baseball players.
sportsmanship in baseball
Future generations of athletes.
future baseball players
sports literature.
Public awareness of ALS
Advocacy for ALS research
Movies depicting his story
charity events for ALS
public perception of ALS
the New York Yankees' legacy
Sportsmanship in baseball.
|
|
gptkbp:influenced_by
|
gptkb:Derek_Jeter
gptkb:Alex_Rodriguez
gptkb:Reggie_Jackson
gptkb:Mariano_Rivera
gptkb:Babe_Ruth
gptkb:Joe_Di_Maggio
gptkb:John_Mc_Graw
gptkb:Yogi_Berra
gptkb:Mickey_Mantle
gptkb:Roger_Maris
gptkb:Miller_Huggins
|
|
gptkbp:influences
|
Baseball history
|
|
gptkbp:inspiration
|
Movies and books
ALS research
ALS awareness
Movies and books about baseball.
|
|
gptkbp:inspired
|
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig's_disease
gptkb:Ice_Bucket_Challenge
Lou Gehrig's Disease Awareness
Lou Gehrig's Disease research
Lou Gehrig's Disease awareness
|
|
gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for
|
him
for ALS research
|
|
gptkbp:is_a_member_of
|
gptkb:national_football_team
the 1927 Yankees team
|
|
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of
|
biographies
|
|
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of
|
courage
strength and resilience
|
|
gptkbp:is_often_used_in
|
gptkb:Golden_Age_of_Baseball
|
|
gptkbp:is_played_by
|
gptkb:Babe_Ruth
gptkb:Joe_Di_Maggio
gptkb:Mickey_Mantle
17 seasons
1923 to 1939
17 All-Star Games
2,130 consecutive games
|
|
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as
|
gptkb:The_Pride_of_the_Yankees
gptkb:films
films and documentaries
|
|
gptkbp:is_recognized_by
|
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig_Day
numerous awards
statues and plaques
Lou Gehrig Day in MLB
|
|
gptkbp:is_remembered_for
|
his legacy
|
|
gptkbp:key_player
|
Yankees' success
the Yankees' dynasty
|
|
gptkbp:led_alin
|
gptkb:runs_batted_in
|
|
gptkbp:legacy
|
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig_Award
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig_Disease
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig_Memorial_Award
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig's_Disease
Lou Gehrig's disease named after him
Lou Gehrig's disease awareness
sportsmanship and perseverance
inspiration for ALS awareness
Lou Gehrig's Disease awareness
Sportsmanship and perseverance.
inspiration for ALS research
|
|
gptkbp:manager
|
gptkb:Miller_Huggins
|
|
gptkbp:memorials
|
gptkb:Yankee_Stadium
in Yankee Stadium
Lou Gehrig Memorial.
|
|
gptkbp:mlbteams
|
April 19, 1923
|
|
gptkbp:movement
|
1063
1,708
1,508
|
|
gptkbp:musical_number
|
Number 4
Most consecutive games played (2,130)
.340 batting average
2,130 consecutive games played
493 home runs
6 World Series titles
7 All-Star games
5 RBIs in a game.
1,995 RBIs
|
|
gptkbp:mvp
|
1931
|
|
gptkbp:nickname
|
gptkb:The_Iron_Horse
|
|
gptkbp:notable_achievement
|
gptkb:horse_race
Consecutive games played record
2-time MVP
6-time World Series champion
7-time All-Star
First player to hit 500 home runs.
MVP Award 1939
First player to hit 4 home runs in a single game.
6-time AL batting champion
First player to hit 300 home runs and 2,000 hits.
Most home runs in a season.
First player to have his number retired by a major league team.
First player to hit 100 home runs and 500 RBIs.
First player to hit 200 home runs and 1,000 RBIs.
First player to hit 400 home runs and 1,500 RBIs.
|
|
gptkbp:notable_achievements
|
First player to hit 4 home runs in a single game.
2,000 career hits.
|
|
gptkbp:notable_artist
|
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig_statue_at_Yankee_Stadium
|
|
gptkbp:notable_athletes
|
gptkb:Iron_Horse
|
|
gptkbp:notable_awards
|
gptkb:The_Lou_Gehrig_Memorial_Award
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
The Lou Gehrig Award for sportsmanship.
|
|
gptkbp:notable_figures
|
American sports history
|
|
gptkbp:notable_games
|
gptkb:1932_World_Series_Game_4
gptkb:1939_farewell_speech
gptkb:1932_World_Series_Game_3
gptkb:1932_World_Series_Game_1
gptkb:The_1938_All-Star_Game
July 4, 1939 farewell speech
The 1932 World Series
1939 farewell game.
|
|
gptkbp:notable_inductees
|
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:National_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame
|
|
gptkbp:notable_influence
|
Inspiration for ALS awareness.
|
|
gptkbp:notable_players
|
gptkb:Babe_Ruth
gptkb:Joe_Di_Maggio
|
|
gptkbp:notable_quote
|
gptkb:Luckiest_Man_on_the_Face_of_the_Earth
Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth.
Farewell speech at Yankee Stadium.
|
|
gptkbp:notable_recordings
|
Most consecutive games played record.
Most consecutive games played at the time.
Most home runs in a season (1931)
Most RBIs in a season.
|
|
gptkbp:notable_rivalry
|
gptkb:Ted_Williams
gptkb:Babe_Ruth
gptkb:Joe_Di_Maggio
gptkb:Yogi_Berra
gptkb:Mickey_Mantle
gptkb:White_Sox
Yankees vs. Red Sox
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox
Yankees vs. Red Sox.
|
|
gptkbp:notable_scene
|
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig_Day
gptkb:1939_farewell_speech
Farewell speech
1939 retirement speech
Farewell speech at Yankee Stadium
Retirement speech
1938 MVP season.
1939 farewell speech.
retirement speech
|
|
gptkbp:notable_teams
|
gptkb:New_York_Yankees
New York Yankees.
|
|
gptkbp:notable_world_series_performance
|
gptkb:1939_World_Series
gptkb:1936_World_Series
gptkb:1937_World_Series
gptkb:1938_World_Series
gptkb:1932_World_Series
gptkb:1928_World_Series
|
|
gptkbp:number
|
gptkb:4
|
|
gptkbp:number_of_all-star_selections
|
gptkb:7
|
|
gptkbp:personal_life
|
Married to Eleanor Gehrig
|
|
gptkbp:place_of_birth
|
gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York
gptkb:New_York_City
|
|
gptkbp:place_of_death
|
gptkb:New_York_City
gptkb:The_Bronx,_New_York
gptkb:Yonkers,_New_York
The Bronx, New York City
|
|
gptkbp:played_against
|
gptkb:Ted_Williams
gptkb:Babe_Ruth
|
|
gptkbp:played_for
|
gptkb:Columbia_University
gptkb:New_York_Yankees
17 seasons
New York Yankees (1923-1939)
|
|
gptkbp:played_until
|
1939
|
|
gptkbp:played_years
|
1923-1939
|
|
gptkbp:playoff_appearances
|
gptkb:7
|
|
gptkbp:position
|
First Baseman
First baseman
first baseman
First baseman.
|
|
gptkbp:position_in_field
|
First Base
|
|
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition
|
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig_Day
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig_Memorial_Award
|
|
gptkbp:premiered_on
|
1923
|
|
gptkbp:previous_season
|
1938
|
|
gptkbp:rank
|
2nd in consecutive games played
|
|
gptkbp:record
|
1939
Most consecutive games played at 2,130
Most consecutive games played at 2,130.
2,130 consecutive games
|
|
gptkbp:record_consecutive_games_played
|
2,130
|
|
gptkbp:record_streak
|
2,130 consecutive games
|
|
gptkbp:recording_year
|
1939
|
|
gptkbp:retired
|
gptkb:amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis
1939
|
|
gptkbp:retired_number
|
gptkb:4
gptkb:New_York_Yankees
Number 4
|
|
gptkbp:retirement
|
health issues
Retired due to health issues.
|
|
gptkbp:retirement_year
|
1939
|
|
gptkbp:runs_batted_in
|
gptkb:1995
1,995
|
|
gptkbp:season
|
gptkb:23
|
|
gptkbp:speech_date
|
July 4, 1939
|
|
gptkbp:speech_location
|
gptkb:Yankee_Stadium
|
|
gptkbp:sponsor
|
gptkb:New_York_Yankees
Number 4
|
|
gptkbp:sports_team
|
gptkb:New_York_Yankees
|
|
gptkbp:sportsmanship
|
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig_Sportsmanship_Award
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig_Memorial_Award
Known for his humility and sportsmanship.
|
|
gptkbp:spouse
|
gptkb:Eleanor_Gehrig
|
|
gptkbp:stolen_bases
|
gptkb:102
|
|
gptkbp:streak_end_date
|
April 30, 1939
|
|
gptkbp:streak_length
|
2,130 games
|
|
gptkbp:streak_start_date
|
May 24, 1925
|
|
gptkbp:team
|
gptkb:New_York_Yankees
|
|
gptkbp:team_achievements
|
Multiple World Series Championships
|
|
gptkbp:throws
|
Right
Right-handed
|
|
gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in
|
sports health awareness
|
|
gptkbp:was_known_for
|
durability
sportsmanship
his leadership
his durability
left-handed batting
|
|
gptkbp:was_part_of
|
gptkb:Yankees_dynasty
7 World Series championships
|
|
gptkbp:won
|
2 MVP awards
|
|
gptkbp:won_award
|
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game_MVP
|
|
gptkbp:won_mvp_award_in
|
gptkb:1927
|
|
gptkbp:world_series_champion
|
gptkb:1927
gptkb:1932
gptkb:6
gptkb:7
gptkb:Yes
2
1928
1936
1937
1938
|
|
gptkbp:world_series_rbis
|
8
|
|
gptkbp:year
|
1939
|
|
gptkbp:year_established
|
1939
|
|
gptkbp:bfsParent
|
gptkb:video_games
gptkb:award
gptkb:Jackie_Robinson
|
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
3
|