Lou Gehrig in Columbia University Uniform photograph

Datecirca 1922

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Lou Gehrig while he was a student-athlete at Columbia University in New York. The photograph shows a young Lou Gehrig in front of a wooden wall in his uniform. He studied at Columbia for two years before he decided to pursue a career in professional baseball. Based on research and Gehrig's time at Columbia, the photo was most likely taken in 1922.

Object numberB-1955-0334-002

Subject Gehrig, Lou, 1903-1941

Subject Columbia University

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Hall of Famers photographic materials

Dimensions8 x 10 in.

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