My new favorite photo.

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

Okay, so many of you know I collect Lou Gehrig stuff, amongst other things. Somewhere along the way, due to Jimmy's corrupting influence and damn enthusiasm, I got into photos. Type 1, original, or whatever you want to call them, they're all good.
Usually, I prefer pics of him younger, playing, or with family/kids, smiling and projecting the warmth that he became beloved for.

So I found this one and was so moved that I had to buy it. I think it's a type 1, but didn't see the back, but it doesn't matter. I wanted it anyway.
There is something very special about it, almost ethereal.



The kids standing in front of him with there gloves and a ball. I don't know...It just struck me.

Wanted to share.
We could use a few heroes like Lou now in sports.
Best,
Mark

Mark, there is no photo pictured(haha).. sounds great though!

[Lordstan]

Ben,
You guys can't see the photo? It shows up on my screen.
Sorry. I'll try to post it again.



Can you see the picture now?

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

Ben,
You guys can't see the photo? It shows up on my screen.
Sorry. I'll try to post it again.



Can you see the picture now?

OH WOW.. yeah.. what a WONDERFUL PHOTO!

[repsher]

Yes, that is a very moving photo.

[jgmp123]

Mark,

Beautiful photo....I would have loved to find that one...Here's another great one I would love to own...

[Tedw9]

Wow, what a powerful image.

Can't say that I blame you, that would be one of my favorites too. Thanks for posting it.

[Jay Wolt]

To me, both those shots are very sad, though powerful.
Personally, I would rather remember the Iron Horse via a photo of him in uniform on the baseball diamond.

[jgmp123]

The look on Babe's face tells me he cared much more about Lou than he let on....

[Lordstan]

Thanks everyone. I'm glad you felt the same way I did.

Jay,
Normally, I wouldn't buy this type of photo either.
When I am choosing which photo to put funds into, the ones where he is young, vibrant, and smiling always win out. I tend not to pursue photos of him from the 1938-1939 time frame. In most of those, you can clearly see the effect the ALS is having on him. Even after all this time collecting Gehrig, I only recently acquired my first photo of his during the retirement ceremony. I just think they are too sad.

This pic just happen to hit me powerfully. Even the one with Babe wasn't as moving as this one. I found it so poignant that I couldn't resist.
It's the kids with the gloves and ball that does it. It really projects a certain emotional bond between Lou and the kids.

Best,
Mark