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Lou Gehrig - American Legends
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July 4, 1939 Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day at Yankee Stadium
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1939-46 Salutation Exhibits Lou Gehrig
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New York Yankees legend Lou Gehrig died 75 years ago on June 2
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Sharing Mayo Clinic: Bob Tierney sharing the signed Lou Gehrig
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TSN Archives: How Lou Gehrig described his weakening condition
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Lou Gehrig - New World Encyclopedia
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MLB - Remembering Lou Gehrig's farewell speech - ESPN
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Lou Gehrig - Wikipedia
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April 30, 1939: Lou Gehrig plays his final game with Yankees
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Did Lou Gehrig or Rogers Hornsby have a better career? - Quora