Lou Gehrig
Portrait of Lou Gehrig, baseball player for the New York Yankees, holding a baseball bat. Big League Chewing Gum (R-319) series. Printed on front: "Lou Gehrig, Big League chewing gum, G.G. Co., 1933." Printed on back: "No. 92, Lou Gehrig, New York Yankees. One of the biggest siege guns of the New York Yankees. Hasn't led the American League in batting up to this year, but five times finished in the first five. Twice voted most valuable player in American League. What a hitter! Last year swatted .349 in 155 games and smacked out 34 home runs. Used to do some pitching while playing for Columbia, but now confines his fielding to first base. Born in New York City in 1903. Is a left-hander, six feet, one inch tall and moves the weights at 200 pounds. This is one of a series of 240 baseball stars. Big League chewing gum, Goudey Gum Co., Boston. Made by the originators of Indian gum, G.G. Co., 1933."
- Resource ID:
- hr000872
- Subject:
- Gehrig, Lou, 1903-1941
- Baseball players--New York (State)--New York
- New York Yankees (Baseball team)
- Baseball cards
- Publisher:
- Goudey Gum Co.
- Date:
- 1933
- Format:
- 1 baseball card : col. ; 3 x 2.5 in.
- Department:
- Ernie Harwell Sports Collection
- Location:
- Baseball Cards-Goudey Gum Co.-Big League Chewing Gum (R-319)-1933-Gehrig, Lou
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.