Tag Archives: Lou Gehrig

“The luckiest man on the face of the earth”

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Seventy-five years ago today, Yankees great Lou Gehrig said farewell to baseball and the fans at Yankee Stadium with one of the most memorable speeches of sports history. Here’s an old newsreel of Gehrig’s career and a clip from his … Continue reading →

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People and records, gone but not forgotten

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Now that you know about Derek Jeter and various all-time base hits records for different franchises, go read Steve Goldman’s tribute to Lou Gehrig and what it means to leave behind a legacy. Bring some tissues if you’re the crying … Continue reading →

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