Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man

Lou Gehrig set an amazing record in baseball by ________________.

• never missing a baseball game.

• always hitting a home run.

• being the youngest Yankee.

• always playing first base.

Lou's mother is furious when he quits college to play baseball with the Yankees because she thinks Lou______________.

• isn't a good athlete.

• hates sports.

• should stay at home and take care of her.

• is going to ruin his life.

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Lou Gehrig got the nickname Iron Horse because______________.

• he was a fast runner.

• he always did his best for the team.

• he played ball no matter how hurt or sick he was.

• he was stubborn.

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In 1927 and 1936 baseball writers selected Lou Gehrig as the _________________.

• Best Hitter

• Most Courageous Teammate

• Top Manager

• Most Valuable Player

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What did Lou mean when he said "I'm benching myself....for the good of the team."?

• He no longer wanted to play for the Yankees.

• He wanted a higher salary.

• He didn't want the team to suffer because of his illness.

• He didn't think the Yankees were playing well.

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According to Lou, why did he quit baseball?

• He couldn't hit or field the ball.

• He had no excuses.

• He didn't want to play anymore.

• He felt weak and couldn't run.

When Lou couldn't play, he still participated by _______________.

• being the first base coach.

• taking the lineup card to the umpire.

• helping his teammates get dressed.

• being a bat boy.

When Lou Gehrig was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Yankees ____________________________.

• had a special celebration.

• retired his uniform and number.

• called the mayor.

• did not play ball that day.

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When do the baseball events in this selection take place?

• 1910-1930

• 1920s-1930s

• 1930s-1940s

• 1940s-1950s

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Why did the Yankee team and Yankee fans make July 4, 1939,Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day?

• His wife asked them to give him a party.

• To raise money for him.

• So he wouldn't be alone on the Fourth of July.

• They wanted Lou to know how deeply they felt about him.

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