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Lou Gehrig's "Luckiest man alive" day...
Lou Gehrig's "Luckiest man alive" day...
Item # 707350
July 04, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1939
* Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium (day of)
* "Luckiest man on the face of the earth" speech fame
* Best publication to be had ?
Lou Gehrig's famous speech is one of the most notable & heart-warming events in the annals of baseball history. This issue is from that day and has a article on page 18 with a two column heading: "75,000 Expected at the Stadium For Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day" with subhead. (see) Only found in this publication. Rare as such.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition, in great condition.
background: On July 4, 1939, Lou Gehrig delivered his legendary farewell speech at Yankee Stadium, a day now remembered as one of the most emotional in baseball history. Facing the end of his career due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Gehrig stood before a crowd of over 60,000 fans and tearfully expressed his gratitude, famously declaring himself “the luckiest man on the face of the earth.” Surrounded by teammates, dignitaries, and fellow legends of the game, his heartfelt words celebrated his love for baseball, his teammates, and the fans who had supported him, turning what could have been a moment of despair into a timeless testament to humility, courage, and grace under adversity.
Category: The 20th Century
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