"The Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth"

[GehrigFan]

Hey all,

Anyone know a few good sources of images for Gehrig? In particular, I'm looking for a few shots from the retirement speech (especially a good scan of Lou holding his hat with his arms in front of him, looking down at the ground)?

I'm commissioning a sketch card from an artist and want an image similar to that.

Thanks!
Mark

[whycough]

This is Armand LaMontagne's painting. Available. Ruth and Williams statue by Armand in the Hall. Patton's statue at the Patton museum.

[baseballart]

Two Gehrig images from my better half




Max

[thekingofclout]

Vintage original TYPE I photographs.

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[slantycouch]

Wow this is a great thread. Love all the type I photos.

[GKreindler]

Hey all, here's one to revive this thread. The caveat is that I'm a HORRIBLE photographer, and my basement studio doesn't lend itself nicely to shooting. With that in mind, please understand that it's not a good representation of the painting. Once I get it photographed, I'll post the professionally-done photo.

Anywho, here's an 11"x14" portrait of the Iron Horse from 1936. It comes from Conlon's extensive library - man I'm falling in love with his shots all over again!! I just love how well he uses his natural light, especially with showing the reflection of the skies on each player's skin. Or at least, that's how I interpret what I'm seeing.

Yeah, so, I was thinking of doing a series of portraits of the '36 Yankees and Giants, and I thought this would be as good as a start as any.

[kenjrrice]

My 3 Gehrig signed flats

1) Candid picture from Spring Training (5 by 7)
2) A younger Lou (4 by 6)
3) My favorite item I own. The inscription reads "May I always be deserving of your sincere friendship" (8 by 10)

[thekingofclout]

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And after I won this a week ago, I felt like "The Luckiest Man On The Face Of The Earth".

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