Welcome to our collection of inspiring quotes by one of baseball’s most legendary figures, Lou Gehrig. Often referred to as the Iron Horse for his durability and strength on the field, Gehrig’s impact transcends the boundaries of sports. His words resonate with perseverance, determination, and the unwavering spirit that made him an icon both on and off the baseball diamond.
Born on June 19, 1903, in New York City, Lou Gehrig rose to prominence as the first baseman for the New York Yankees during the 1920s and 1930s. His remarkable career was tragically cut short by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease now commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Despite facing this formidable opponent, Gehrig remained resolute, delivering one of the most memorable speeches in sports history when he declared himself the luckiest man on the face of the earth during his farewell address at Yankee Stadium in 1939.
In the words of Lou Gehrig himself, his legacy extends far beyond the confines of the baseball diamond. Here, we present a collection of his most poignant and motivational quotes, serving as a testament to his enduring spirit and indomitable will. Feel free to explore, reflect, and draw inspiration from the wisdom of this remarkable athlete and human being.
What are you going to do? Admit to yourself that the pitchers have you on the point of surrender? You can’t do that. You must make yourself think that the pitchers are just as good as they always have been or just as bad. Lou Gehrig
When you have a father and a mother who work all their lives so you can have an education and build your body – it’s a blessing. Lou Gehrig
I’m not a headline guy. I know that as long as I was following Ruth to the plate I could have stood on my head and no one would have known the difference. Lou Gehrig
In the beginning I used to make one terrible play a game. Then I got so I’d make one a week and finally I’d pull a bad one about once a month. Now, I’m trying to keep it down to one a season. Lou Gehrig
I might have had a tough break; but I have an awful lot to live for. Lou Gehrig
When you have a wife who has been a tower of strength and shown more courage than you dreamed existed – that’s the finest I know. Lou Gehrig
The ballplayer who loses his head, who can’t keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all. Lou Gehrig
I love to win; but I love to lose almost as much. I love the thrill of victory, and I also love the challenge of defeat. Lou Gehrig
When you have a wonderful mother-in-law who takes sides with you in squabbles with her own daughter – that’s something. Lou Gehrig
There is no room in baseball for discrimination. It is our national pastime and a game for all. Lou Gehrig