Wally Pipp, the predecessor of Lou Gehrig at first base for the New York Yankees, dies in Grand Rapids, Michigan

 Wally Pipp, the predecessor of Lou Gehrig at first base for the New York Yankees, dies in Grand Rapids, Michigan

1965 – Wally Pipp, the predecessor of Lou Gehrig at first base for the New York Yankees, dies in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Pipp, who, as legend has it, had asked out of the Yankees lineup with a headache in 1925 (in fact he had been beaned in a previous game), was 71 years old. After giving way to Gehrig, Pipp never again played a game at first base for New York.

Lou Gehrig starts for the first time for New York Yankees
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Lou Gehrig starts for the first time for New York Yankees

Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 2, 1925, 21-year-old Lou Gehrig starts a game for the New York Yankees when regular first baseman Wally Pipp is hit in the head during batting practice and complains of a headache– in fact a concussion. Gehrig collects…

The Yankees go back on top, this time to stay, beating the Senators, 8 – 1, behind Carl Mays. New York’s win is triggered by Wally Pipp’s 6th inning 3-run homer off Walter Johnson, the second homer Wally has dinged off the Senators’ ace in nine days.

The Yankees go back on top, this time to stay, beating the Senators, 8 – 1, behind Carl Mays. New York’s win is triggered by Wally Pipp’s 6th inning 3-run homer off Walter Johnson, the second homer Wally has dinged off the Senators’ ace in nine days.

The Yankees go back on top, this time to stay, beating the Senators, 8 – 1, behind Carl Mays. New York’s win is triggered by Wally Pipp’s 6th inning 3-run homer off Walter Johnson, the second homer Wally has dinged off the Senators’ ace in nine days.

Yankees fight before the game and then crush the Browns 11-6 behind 2 Ruth homeruns

Yankees fight before the game and then crush the Browns 11-6 behind 2 Ruth homeruns

In several pregame fights between Yankee teammates, Bob Meusel and Wally Schang duke it out in the dugout. Then Babe Ruth and Wally Pipp take a turn. The players then turn on the Browns, beating them, 11 – 6. Ruth bangs two homers, Pipp adds another, and Schang chips in with a two-run triple.

The New York Yankees purchase Wally Pipp and Hugh High from the Detroit Tigers

The New York Yankees purchase Wally Pipp and Hugh High from the Detroit Tigers

1915 – The New York Yankees purchase Wally Pipp and Hugh High from the Detroit Tigers for a reported $5,000 each. Baseball historian Lyle Spatz (Yankees Coming, Yankees Going) writes that this was the first of some promised funneling of ball players to the recently-sold Yankees franchise.

Wally Pipp Stats & Facts

Wally Pipp Stats & Facts

    Wally Pipp Position: First BasemanBats: Left  •  Throws: Left6-1, 180lb (185cm, 81kg)Born: February 17, 1893 in Chicago, ILDied: January 11, 1965  in Grand Rapids, MIBuried: Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MIHigh School: Catholic Central HS (Grand Rapids, MI)School: The Catholic University of America (Washington, DC)Debut: June 29, 1913 (3,936th in major league history)vs. SLB 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 30, 1928vs. CHC 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI,…