SCOTT #2417 LOU GEHRIG 25 CENT

    In 1989 U.S. Post Office paid homage to Lou Gehrig by printing a 25 cent postage stamp in a tribute to his dedication to the sport of baseball. The following is a synopsis of his life.
    Hall of Fame baseball player Lou Gehrig was born in New York City in 1903. A standout football and baseball player, Gehrig signed his first contract with the New York Yankees in April 1923. Over the next 15 years he led the team to six World Series titles and set the mark for most consecutive games played. He retired in 1939 after getting diagnosed with ALS. Gehrig passed away from the disease in 1941.