Historic 1936 Throw by Gehrig and Walter Johnson

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A few years ago I obtained a large 3 ring binder with tons of original 1936 newspaper baseball clippings. I occasionally read the stats, articles, etc. I came across 2 separate clippings which I thought were very interesting and something I didn't know.

Walter Johnson was going to throw a coin across the Rappahannock River in an attempt to duplicate, or disprove, the rumor that George Washington had thrown a coin across this same river in his youth.

The day before, on Feb 21, 1936 Lou Gehrig attempts the same toss. Gehrig makes the toss on his 5th attempt, tossing the coin 430 feet.

The next day on Feb 22, 1936 Walter Johnson makes the attempt. He throws the coin across on 2 of 3 attempts. His furthest throw went 317 feet.

If you're a fan of Gehrig and Johnson, and who isn't, wouldn't it have been great to get the coin thrown across the river!

Happy Memorial Day and enjoy the articles.

P.S. I have ton's more from 1936!