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Augy44 08-05-2015 08:25 AM

Lou Gehrig radio interview from 1939!
 
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...s-distraction/

packs 08-05-2015 08:36 AM

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 08-05-2015 09:44 AM

Too cool! Thanks for sharing!

OldEnglishD 08-05-2015 11:55 AM

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

Scott Garner 08-06-2015 05:25 AM

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 08-06-2015 05:42 AM

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 08-06-2015 07:32 AM

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

YankeeFan 08-06-2015 11:12 AM

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to that interview. Thank you!

DeanH3 08-06-2015 02:03 PM

Now that was awesome! A big thanks for posting!

vthobby 08-06-2015 05:03 PM

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

Mike


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