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mahatmakanejeeves

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Tue May 5, 2026, 12:27 PM May 5

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 May 5 OP
This always makes me sad. 🙁 Dave Bowman May 5 #1
Two years later he was gone. This is so powerful I will never forget it. twodogsbarking May 5 #2

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