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Baseball by BSmile on X: Today In 1939: Lou Gehrig Finally Rests - After playing in 2,130 consecutive games with the New York #Yankees, The Iron Horse benches himself before a ballgame
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Lou Gehrig's Consecutive Game Streak Comes to An End!
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Lou Gehrig's Consecutive Game Streak Comes to An End!
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Yankees announce Lou Gehrig, the Iron Horse, has ALS in 1939
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Lou Gehrig appears in his 2,000th consecutive game for the Yankees
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Yankees announce Lou Gehrig, the Iron Horse, has ALS in 1939 – New
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Lou Gehrig's Consecutive Game Streak Comes to An End!
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Lou Gehrig's Consecutive Game Streak Comes to An End!
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May 31, 1938: Lou Gehrig plays his 2,000th consecutive game
Lou Gehrig's Consecutive Game Streak Comes to An End!