Yorkville in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Birthplace of Lou Gehrig
Photographed By Erik Lander, March 22, 2012
1. Birthplace of Lou Gehrig Marker
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
Erected 1990.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1874.
Location. 40° 46.961′ N, 73° 56.81′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Yorkville. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 East 94th Street, New York NY 10128, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 9/11 Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Seabury Commission (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Al Hirschfeld (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hardenbergh/Rhinelander Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (approx. 0.4
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More about this marker. This plaque is incorrect. Gehrig's birthplace is in Manhattan at 1994 Second Avenue, near E. 103rd Street. This site is merely an early residence.
Also see . . . Lou Gehrig. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 29, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Listverse, unknown
2. Lou Gehrig
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 1,259 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 22, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. 2. submitted on March 21, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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