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mahatmakanejeeves

(60,665 posts) Tue May 2, 2023, 01:10 PM May 2023

On this day, May 2, 1939, Lou Gehrig took the day off.

In 1939, Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees does not play against the Detroit Tigers at Briggs Stadium, ending his streak of 2,130 consecutive games played. See more sports

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Today in sports history: May 2
In 1939, Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees does not play against the Detroit Tigers at Briggs Stadium, ending his streak of 2,130 consecutive games played.





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On this day, May 2, 1939, Lou Gehrig took the day off. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves May 2023 OP
Less than 2 months later, he would be diagnosed with ALS by doctors at the Mayo Clinic.. Princess Turandot May 2023 #1

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1. Less than 2 months later, he would be diagnosed with ALS by doctors at the Mayo Clinic..
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Tue May 2, 2023, 01:26 PM
May 2023

He died on June 2, 1941, at age 38.

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