Lou Gehrig was a famous baseball player who played for the New York Yankees during the 1920s and 1930s. Some synonyms for the name "Lou Gehrig" include "The Iron Horse," which was a nickname given to him due to his durability and toughness on the field. Another synonym is "Larrupin' Lou," which referred to his ability to hit the ball hard and far. Gehrig was also known as "Columbia Lou" because he attended Columbia University in New York City. Additionally, he was often referred to as "the Pride of the Yankees" after the 1942 movie that was made about his life and career.