Lou Gehrig's 1939 retirement event at Yankee Stadium in New York City

Lou Gehrig's 1939 retirement event at Yankee Stadium in New York City

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The transcript recounts Lou Gehrig's emotional farewell at a baseball park, where he received a standing ovation from over 60,000 fans. Gehrig expressed his gratitude and happiness in a brief speech. Two years later, he succumbed to a debilitating illness that ended his career.

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