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Revisiting death of Yankees legend Lou Gehrig 80 years later
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70 Years Later, Baseball Remembers Lou Gehrig's Farewell Address
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June 15, 1923: Lou Gehrig plays first game in Yankee pinstripes
75 years after death, Lou Gehrig an immortal
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75 years after death, Lou Gehrig an immortal
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Gary Cooper wasn't sure he was right man to portray Lou Gehrig
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Lou Gehrig SportsLifer's Weblog
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MLB Power Rankings: The 20 Greatest Hitters in New York Yankees
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Riverdale is Home to Another Baseball Great Besides Brother Jasper
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Best Yankees of all time: 15 players New York will never forget
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Lou Gehrig, Biography, Statistics, Disease, & Facts
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