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Fieldston in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig

1903 - 1941

 
 
Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 5, 2022
1. Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig Marker
Inscription. The New York Yankees first baseman, the "Iron Horse," who played 2,130 consecutive games, lived here from 1939 to 1941. During his fourteen-year career, he earned a .340 batting average, 493 HRs, and 1,990 RBIs.
 
Erected by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center.
 
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 year for this entry is 1939.
 
Location. 40° 53.989′ N, 73° 54.329′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Fieldston. Marker is on Delafield Avenue just north of West 252nd Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5204 Delafield Ave, Bronx NY 10471, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vinmont Veteran Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Riverdale Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sgt. John Basilone (approx. 0.7 miles away); Memorial Grove (approx. 0.7 miles away); Van Cortlandt House Museum (approx. 0.8 miles away); Major General Porter (approx. 0.8 miles away); Van Cortlandt House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Adoption of the Constitution (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
 
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The Lou Gehrig House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 5, 2022
2. The Lou Gehrig House
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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