Gehrig "Lou's Hit" Ice Cream Wrapper (?)

[OldOriole]

The only one I can recall seeing was in a Huggins & Scott auction this past summer and it's probably the one you are referring to, since it was a partial wrapper.

Here's what they had about it in the description:

c.1930s Lou’s Hit “The Wonder Ice Cream Bar” partial wrapper measuring approximately 3-1/2 x 3-1/2”, printed with “Mfd by Rusetos & Company” and visible graphics of a batter and hands holding a bat, appears to be quite rare, possibly a regional New York area product tied to Lou Gehrig.

Hope this helps.

[Snapolit1]

Yep, that all I found. Thanks.

[gnaz01]

The wrapper states the company is in Chicago, doubtful its Gehrig....IMO

[sb1]

I found one small classified in a Chicago paper 1932 that mentioned Lou's Hit Ice cream, nothing else, just a bit closer date.

[Snapolit1]

Thanks.

[steve B]

Just had a quick look at the Chicago rosters for 31 and 32.

Cubs didn't have Lous either year, unless it was an odd nickname.
The White Sox had a couple maybes, none all that solid.

Lu Blue - played both years. Maybe slightly changed to avoid having to pay him?
Lew Fonseca - Both years, but player/manager in 32 and not many games.
Lou Garland - only pitched 7 games in 31 and had no hits.

The team was pretty awful those years, maybe there was some special hit worth celebrating, but it seems unlikely. (Lew Fonsecas 1000the hit? That would be pretty odd. )

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by steve B

Just had a quick look at the Chicago rosters for 31 and 32.

Cubs didn't have Lous either year, unless it was an odd nickname.
The White Sox had a couple maybes, none all that solid.

Lu Blue - played both years. Maybe slightly changed to avoid having to pay him?
Lew Fonseca - Both years, but player/manager in 32 and not many games.
Lou Garland - only pitched 7 games in 31 and had no hits.

The team was pretty awful those years, maybe there was some special hit worth celebrating, but it seems unlikely. (Lew Fonsecas 1000the hit? That would be pretty odd. )

And just because the ice Cream was made in Chicago doesn't mean it couldn't possibly be a specialty item for the NY market.

Thanks very much guys for the digging.