Gehrig was one of the game's most fearsome hitters of any era and the pinnacle of durability. He played in 2,130 consecutive games, which earned him the nickname "The Iron Horse." His consecutive games record stood until it was broken by Cal Ripken Jr. on Sept. 6, 1995.
Gehrig won his first AL MVP Award in 1927, when he and Babe Ruth led an offensive attack for what many believe to be the greatest team in baseball history. That year, Gehrig hit .373/.474/.765 with 47 home runs, 52 doubles, 18 triples and 173 RBIs.
He won the AL Triple Crown in 1934, hitting .