Lou Gehrig Benched Himself
Nov. 4, 2024
ESPN on X: "On this date in 1939, Lou Gehrig benched himself for poor play. It ended his streak of 2,130 straight appearances. https://t.co/BfdRaUnJQ5" / X It was a sad day when an ailing Lou Gehrig benched himself in Detroit in 1939 to end his streak of playing in 2,130 consecutive games | CHIP'S SHOTS Lou Gehrig, iron man of the New York Yankees, broke his string of... News Photo - Getty Images The Moment Lou Gehrig Stepped Down "For The Good Of The Team" Gehrig's Streak Ended at Briggs Stadium Seventy Years Ago - Vintage Detroit Collection The Moment Lou Gehrig Stepped Down "For The Good Of The Team" | Lou Gehrig Benched Himself