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Lot # 55: 1939 Lou Gehrig, "The Iron Man of Baseball Makes a Career Change" Poignant Photo

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 5 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Winter Premier Auction 2021",
which ran from 2/13/2021 7:15 PM to
3/6/2021 8:00 PM



After being diagnosed with a terminal illness at the beginning of the 1939 season, Gehrig was not left out of the hearts of New Yorkers. He continued to hang around the ballpark as much as he could, and was even given a desk job as a parole commissioner. The offered image shows Lou being sworn in to his new post with his wife by his side. Largely ceremonial, this is a fantastic image in great shape issued by Acme and grades very well.

Size: 7x9
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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