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Lou Gehrig at age 29, of The New York Yankees in spring training
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Lou Gehrig, Yankees' Iron Horse, dies in 1941 after 2-year battle
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Lou Gehrig - American Legends
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Today in history - Yankees' 'Iron Horse' dies
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Lou Gehrig (1903 - 1941) - New York, NY
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July 4, 1939 Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day at Yankee Stadium
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America's Tragic Hero: The Yankees's Lou Gehrig
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Today in history - Thursday, June 2
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Major League Baseball announces first Lou Gehrig Day set for June
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70 Years Later, Baseball Remembers Lou Gehrig's Farewell Address
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Spirit of Lou Gehrig: Magical day all-around for New York Yankees
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Lou Gehrig Is The New York Yankees' First Honored Legend