July 4th, 1939 75th Anniversary of Lou Gehrig's Farewell

[Hot Springs Bathers]

If my math is correct today is the 75th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's farewell speech at Yankee Stadium. "Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth."

Perhaps one of the finest gentleman to ever play our great game. I wish I had a card to show, how about all of you lucky guys that can do that post a few in honor of Lou!

[DeanH3]

One of the greats for sure.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m52/DHack3/BB%20Cards/img123_zps910653e0.jpg

[clydepepper]

Prime Lou:

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[sycks22]

Going to the Twins / Yanks game today at Target field. They're having a Gehrig bobblehead give away.

[RGold]

With Dizzy, circa 1934. :D:D:D

http://photos.imageevent.com/rgold/rgoldscollectiongashousegang/geh.jpg

[Leon]

A bit later but we don't see too many of these strips from 1948....

http://luckeycards.com/phunc1948toppsmagic6x.jpg

[grainsley]

And coincidentally, a book release about him:

https://screen.yahoo.com/sports/lou-gehrig-luckiest-man-face-183203661.html

[bbsports]

Even tough Gehrig appreciated all the gifts and all the fans and friends that attended his ceremony between games of the doubleheader vs the Senators, he had a hard time handling his farewell speech. He broke down a few times during his speech. The sad part is after his speech, he immediately left the stadium and went home. He never came back to Yankee Stadium again.

[Hot Springs Bathers]

Grant the Eig book is very good, I have read it twice!

[T206Collector]

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3ATJzgh2EMU0MbsSis1YjMVoo7wO8BPeGSO7FNPxJt4?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-c5ycUJF0Mm8/U6jOHBE5EKI/AAAAAAAAggc/8TR9Mwk4Bl8/s800/160_Gehrig_SGC_60.jpg" height="800" width="495" /></a>

[ErikV]

Snapped this picture during my visit at the Hall of Fame back in 2003.

[EVAJOY91]

75 years ago today a fan attended this tribute to the great lou gehrig. A one of a kind photograph. I just wanted to share this photograph to all lou gehrig fans - enjoy:)

[BradH]

Here is the patch that MLB teams wore on their uniforms yesterday (July 4). This one is a bit off-center to the left:

[GehrigFan]

My all time favorite player, and one of the only athletes worthy of being called a hero. As a departure from pre-war cards, here are a couple original sketch cards of Lou I have had done:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj259/Manderson9999/Sketches%20-%20Gehrig%20and%20Ruth/GehrigKong1.jpg (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/Manderson9999/media/Sketches%20-%20Gehrig%20and%20Ruth/GehrigKong1.jpg.html)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj259/Manderson9999/Sketches%20-%20Gehrig%20and%20Ruth/20140619_093643_zpsolc9vzhj.jpg (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/Manderson9999/media/Sketches%20-%20Gehrig%20and%20Ruth/20140619_093643_zpsolc9vzhj.jpg.html)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj259/Manderson9999/Sketches%20-%20Gehrig%20and%20Ruth/20140618_141604_zpsfmsrt8vi.jpg (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/Manderson9999/media/Sketches%20-%20Gehrig%20and%20Ruth/20140618_141604_zpsfmsrt8vi.jpg.html)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj259/Manderson9999/Sketches%20-%20Gehrig%20and%20Ruth/20140618_141556_zpsey9f4xpu.jpg (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/Manderson9999/media/Sketches%20-%20Gehrig%20and%20Ruth/20140618_141556_zpsey9f4xpu.jpg.html)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj259/Manderson9999/Sketches%20-%20Gehrig%20and%20Ruth/SAVE0134.jpg (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/Manderson9999/media/Sketches%20-%20Gehrig%20and%20Ruth/SAVE0134.jpg.html)

[yankees23]

A couple of my favorites

[Forever Young]

I guess I have some for this occasion too. Sorry I am late to the party. Below are some top Gehrig original photos in my collection.

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[tjb1952tjb]

I know it's modern, but well done IMO. (5X7 Box topper)...........