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mahatmakanejeeves

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Tue May 5, 2026, 12:27 PM 6 hrs ago

On 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 May 2, 1939, Lou Gehrig took the day off. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves 6 hrs ago OP
This always makes me sad. 🙁 Dave Bowman 6 hrs ago #1
Two years later he was gone. This is so powerful I will never forget it. twodogsbarking 4 hrs ago #2
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