Lou Gehrig radio interview from 1939!

[Augy44]

This is a newly found interview with Lou Gehrig on a 1939 radio talk show about Gehrig's take on the game of baseball, it's best players, and the future of the sport. Very interesting take on the possibility of developing a players union, but just shows how much sports have transformed!

http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/1939-gehrig-interview-autograph-seekers-part-of-series-distraction/

[packs]

Awesome. Thanks for posting! I love Lou's way of speaking. He sounds like a seasoned New Yorker, saying things like foist and poisonally.

[GoCubsGo32]

Too cool! Thanks for sharing!

[OldEnglishD]

Thank you. The first time I've heard my idol's voice.

[Scott Garner]

Great interview & thanks for sharing it.
It's interesting to hear Gehrig speak. It's obvious that he was an educated and introspective guy...

[arcadekrazy]

Love it. Interesting to hear his views on how a player's union might function - In retrospect it's interesting to see how the Union evolved and really gave rise to riches for all of the players.

[packs]

I love the shade he throws at the owners for having night baseball.

[YankeeFan]

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to that interview. Thank you!

[DeanH3]

Now that was awesome! A big thanks for posting!

[vthobby]

Absolutely incredible to hear a very humble Lou Gehrig. Almost like getting into a time machine! Thanks!

Mike