Gehrig played in the shadow of Ruth, and later Joe DiMaggio. But he was the foundation for a Yankees team that won 11 American League pennants and six World Series during his 14-year streak.

Only two legends surpass Judge in speed to reach 500 extra-base hits: Joe DiMaggio, who did it in 853 games, and Lou Gehrig, who achieved it in 869.

The rest of the Yankees' top-10 is all Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio. DiMaggio hit .381 in 1939. Gehrig hit .379 in 1930. Ruth batted .378 in both 1921 and 1924, and .376 in 1920.

DiMaggio reached 500 extra-base hits in 853 games and Gehrig in 869. Bob Meusel is fourth at 1,091, followed by Robinson Cano (1,130) and Mickey Mantle (1,138).

Seventy-seven years ago, baseball great Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees played his 2,130th consecutive game. It would be his last. Gehrig was struggling, hitting only .143, so he pulled himself ...