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Gehrig's speech still resonates
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The Pride of the Yankees (1943) - Turner Classic Movies
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Lou Gehrig's number is retired by the Yankees on July 4th
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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York
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Throwback: Lou Gehrig Delivers Legendary Farewell Speech At Yankee
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ALS, Lou Gehrig's 'Bad Break,' Is Still Fatal Today - ABC News
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On this day in 1939, Lou Gehrig ended his streak and never played
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Yankee great Lou Gehrig was born #otd. His farewell speech at
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Lou Gehrig's final years
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The Day Lou Gehrig Made Yankee Stadium Weep
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Gehrig delivers famous farewell speech - ESPN Video
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Pieces of History Baseball Hall of Fame
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A Legend's Letters: Lou Gehrig's Writings Reveal His Last Days - WSJ
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