Henry Louis ‘Lou’ Gehrig was born on June 19, 1903, in Manhattan, New York. His parents Heinrich and Christina Gehrig were both German immigrants. Even though Lou was German, He never got to experience his native country as a child. Lou’s mother Christiana always wanted for Lou be successful in everything he did academic wise and athletic wise. Around the age of seven Lou started playing in his first school sports.
In high school Lou was an all-around athlete. He played football, baseball and soccer. He attended the High School of Commerce in New York. In the years he attended the High School of Commerce, he became a star player in soccer. He led them to three championship games. Lou was also invited to attend the baseball championship game held in Chicago, Illinois.…show more content… She spoke to her boss Bobby Watt about her son Lou football skills so greatly; Bobby Watt attended his first Commerce game to watch Lou. Bobby Watt was impressed with Lou football performance that he gave Lou a scholarship to his university. Lou Gehrig enrolled in Columbia University in New York, formerly known as King’s College from the years of 1754-1784. Lou majored in engineering. He played fullback on the Columbia Lions football team. Lou Gehrig didn’t get famous for his quick running and fast moves. It was when Lou tried out for the Columbia Lions baseball team that his fame
