The American Surgeon, April 1st, 2001
HENRY LOUIS GEHRIG was born to German immigrant parents in Manhattan's Yorkville district on June 19, 1903. His three siblings did not survive past infancy. After a turbulent childhood and adolescence he attended Columbia University for 2 years supported by a football scholarship. A Yankee scout named Paul Krichell recognized Gehrig's prowess on the baseball diamond and secured a salaried position for him. His first day on the job Gehrig arrived at Yankee stadium by subway with his glove and spikes rolled up in a newspaper. The "Iron Horse" played 2130 consecutive games for the New York Yanke...
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