All players on Major League Baseball teams wore No. 4 patches on their uniforms June 1 and June 2 in honor of Gehrig, who wore the No. 4. Since there is a limited schedule on June 2 due to it ...

LOS ANGELES – Ahead of MLB’s official Lou Gehrig Day, the Yankees and Dodgers wore his No. 4 on their jerseys during Sunday’s game at Dodger Stadium.

Wearing the number honors Gehrig, who wore No. 4. “The Iron Horse” was signed to the New York Yankees in 1923, and the first baseman was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939 ...

Gehrig became the New York Yankees first baseman on June 2, 1925. All players on Major League Baseball teams wore No. 4 patches on their uniforms June 1 and June 2 in honor of Gehrig, who wore the ...

LOS ANGELES – Ahead of MLB’s official Lou Gehrig Day, the Yankees and Dodgers wore his No. 4 on their jerseys during Sunday’s game at Dodger Stadium. The Yankees are off Monday, celebrated ...

Gehrig played in 2,130 consecutive games during his career. His record stood until Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. played in a 2,131st straight game on Sept. 6, 1995.

LOS ANGELES – Ahead of MLB’s official Lou Gehrig Day, the Yankees and Dodgers wore his No. 4 on their jerseys during Sunday’s game at Dodger Stadium. The Yankees are off Monday, celebrated ...