Thursday, July 10, 2025

Question: Who did Lou Gehrig replace to begin his incredible streak of 2,130 consecutive games played?

Answer: Lou Gehrig took over as the New York Yankees’ first baseman after Wally Pipp when Pipp, suffering from a headache, decided to remove himself from the lineup on June 2, 1925. This decision allowed Gehrig to start his incredible streak of 2,130 consecutive games played.