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Which iconic Yankees player was known as the "Iron Horse"?

  • Babe Ruth

  • Joe DiMaggio

  • Mickey Mantle

  • Lou Gehrig

Answer

Lou Gehrig, a legendary Yankees first baseman, was nicknamed the "Iron Horse" due to his incredible durability and consecutive games played streak. Gehrig played in 2,130 consecutive games, a record that stood until Cal Ripken Jr. broke it in 1995.
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