Lou Gehrig did wear #4 with the Yankees, since he batted in the fourth spot in the lineup (behind Babe Ruth, who wore #3). Uniform numbers were new in those days (the Yankees started in 1929) and were originally based on a player's usual spot in the batting order.
Yankees great Joe DiMaggio, who played with Gehrig from 1936-1939, famously wore #5.
Both numbers (Gehrig's #4, DiMaggio's #5, as well as Ruth's #3 and several others) have been retired by the New York Yankees in honor of the players who wore them.
Who are the characters in The Pride of the Yankees?
Lou Gehrig, Eleanor Twitchell Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Sam Blake, Hank Hanneman, Lou Gehrig, Bill Dickey, Miller Huggins, Joe McCarthy, Bob Meusel, and others
What is the plot of The Pride of the Yankees?
The story of the life and career of famed baseball player Lou Gehrig.
What is The Pride of the Yankees rated?
TV-PG
What genre is The Pride of the Yankees?
Biographical, Drama, Romance, and Sports
How many awards has The Pride of the Yankees won?
1 award
How many awards has The Pride of the Yankees been nominated for?
