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

Lou Gehrig

Uniform Number Retired: 1939

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 8, 2024

1. Lou Gehrig Marker

Inscription. Lou was one of the most prolific Yankees hitters of all time. From 1923 - 1939, his skills and inner strength were things of beauty on the ballfield, earning him the nickname "The Iron Horse."

Erected by New York Yankees Baseball Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 1923.

Location. 40° 49.793′ N, 73° 55.531′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Concourse. It can be reached from River Avenue north of East 161st Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 River Ave, Bronx NY 10452, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker: Joe DiMaggio (here, next to this marker); Mickey Mantle (here, next to this marker); Babe Ruth (here, next to this marker); Mariano Rivera (here, next to this marker); Alfred Manuel "Billy" Martin (here, next to this marker); Andrew Eugene Pettitte (here, next to this marker); Jackie Robinson (here, next to this marker); Nelson Mandela (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 8, 2024

2. Lou Gehrig Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.