The daily diary entries from Ruth Catherine McKenzie McCoy. Her daughter, author Fran Baker, has included photos, historic notes and "old-time" recipes following the entries. Readers are welcome to comment.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 1934
Mother still doesn't feel well.
Henry Louis "Lou" or "Buster" Gehrig (June 19, 1903 – June 2, 1941)
First baseman who played 17 seasons for the New York Yankees (1923–1939) and set several major league baseball records, including the most career grand slams (23), which Alex Rodriguez tied in 2012, and most consecutive games played (2,130) since surpassed by Cal Ripken, Jr.
September 25, 1934 Gehrig played in his 1500th consecutive game
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