# AC405 - 2000 Legends of Baseball - Lou Gehrig (3408t) Commemorative First Day Picture Card (8x10)

Get A Frame-Worthy Lou Gehrig Commemorative First Day Picture Card

Many sportswriters have used the word “durable” to describe Lou Gehrig. Even his nickname, “The Iron Horse,” implied stability. The New York Yankee first baseman played in an amazing 2,130 consecutive games, a record which went unbroken until 1995.

Born in New York City in 1903, Gehrig was recruited by the Yankees. He stayed with the team his entire career. Gehrig’s consecutive game streak began on June 1, 1925. The following day, he filled in for the starting first baseman. He held that position for the next 14 years.

Gehrig’s career was full of incredible accomplishments. He set an American League record in 1931 with 184 runs batted in; hit four home runs in one game in 1932; and recorded 23 career grand-slams.

Gehrig’s career was cut short in 1939 when he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a disease that today carries his name. On July 4, 1939, 61,000 people attended “Lou Gehrig Day” at Yankee Stadium. In his stirring speech, Gehrig said, “Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth.” He remained active in the community until his death in 1941.

The tradition of retiring a player’s uniform began when Gehrig left the game in 1939. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in a special election that year.

This is your chance to add a piece of Gehrig’s impressive career to your collection.  This commemorative picture card measures 8x10 inches and features a great photo of Lou in his Yankees uniform.  It has the 2000 Legends of Baseball stamp honoring Gehrig, tied to the cover by a pictorial first day of issue cancellation.  A must-have for any sports collector – order now.