Hence , Babe Ruth wore number 3 and Lou Gehrig number 4 .
The Yankees ' original approach was to simply assign the numbers 1 through 8 to the regular starting lineup in their normal batting order .
Babe Ruth wore number 3 and Lou Gehrig number 4 .
The Yankees ' original approach was to simply assign the numbers 1 through 8 to the regular starting lineup in their normal batting order .