Bold vintage fountain pen signature, “Lou Gehrig,” on an off-white 3 x 2.5 card. Over a 14 year span between 1925 and 1939, he played in 2,130 consecutive games. The streak was broken when Gehrig became disabled with the fatal neuromuscular disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, that later became known as “Lou Gehrig's Disease.” Late in his career, x-rays of Gehrig's hands showed that he had suffered 17 distinct fractures—some old, some new. It is a testament to his toughness; considering how battered his hands alone were, it is likely Gehrig’s body was in poor shape throughout his career. His streak, once believed to be one of baseball’s few unbreakable records, stood until shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles played in his 2,131st consecutive game on September 6, 1995. In fine condition, with a bit of mild toning to right edge, and a trivial brush to last letter of signature. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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