Lou Gehrig, Rays Fernando Perez both Columbia men

Lou Gehrig at bat in 1922 game at Columbia University South Field. Tampa Bay Rays radio guys mentioned Rays outfielder Fernando Perez attended Columbia University, noted Columbia connection in Yankee lore is with Lou Gehrig.

• Perez also graduated from Columbia whereas Gehrig is said to have completed only 2 years (per Answers.com, other references only state that he 'attended').

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