Lou Gehrig
(1903-1941)

American baseball player – Lou Gehrig was born in Manhattan (Borough of New York City, New York, United States) on June 19th, 1903 and died in Riverdale (Neighborhood in the northwest portion of the Bronx in New York City, United States) on June 2nd, 1941 at the age of 37. Today Lou Gehrig would be 120 years old.

Age

how old was Lou Gehrig when he died?

Lou Gehrig died in 1941 at the age of 37.

Biographical data

Birthday	June 19th, 1903 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Manhattan Borough of New York City, New York, United States
Death Date	June 2nd, 1941 (Monday)
Death place	Riverdale Neighborhood in the northwest portion of the Bronx in New York City, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Lou Gehrig

Birthday

When was Lou Gehrig born?

Lou Gehrig was born on June 19th, 1903.

Death

When did Lou Gehrig die?

Lou Gehrig died on June 2nd, 1941 at the age of 37 in Riverdale (Neighborhood in the northwest portion of the Bronx in New York City, United States). Today Lou Gehrig would be 120 years old.