Bob Ellis knew what he wanted from his mother-in-law’s collection of Lou Gehrig memorabilia both times she asked him to pick something out as a Father’s Day gift. It was a hat worn by the New ...

Gehrig’s consecutive game streak lasted 14 years, from June 1, 1925 to April 30, 1939. Cal Ripken would eventually break it, playing in 2,632 consecutive games.

Major League Baseball recognizes Gehrig on Sunday, June 1 and Monday, June 2 with Lou Gehrig Day celebrations. All players, managers, coaches and umpires will wear a special "4" decal on their ...

MLB has added Lou Gehrig to the short list of players honoured throughout the big leagues. Gehrig died of ALS at age 37 on June 2, 1941. He was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame in 1939.

Honor Lou Gehrig Day by exploring 5 of his most iconic baseball cards, including his 1933 Goudey and rare rookie card - must-haves for vintage baseball card and sports card collectors.

Sarah Langs tried on Lou Gehrig’s cap, a joyous moment and also a reminder of the link they share. Langs, a beloved member of the baseball community in her role as a reporter and producer at ...

On July 4, 1939, baseball player Lou Gehrig stood on the field at Yankee Stadium in front of 62,000 fans. This wasn’t unusual; nicknamed the “Iron Horse,” he had been the New York Yankees ...

Yet even time writes a bit of poetry now and then, as it did on June 2, 1941, when the circle of Lou Gehrig ’s greatness closed precisely 16 years to the day after it began.