But Bill Dickey, when it was handed to him, read it, looked up and said quietly, Thats okay. Christina Gehrig became the cook for a fraternity house at nearby Columbia University, which recruited Lou to play football. boys in white coats remember you with trophies -- thats something. As the chants continued, Gehrig took a handkerchief from his pocket, wiped away his tears and moved toward the microphones once again. Hisfarewell speechgiven on July 4,1939,at Yankee Stadium (now known as Lou Gehrig Day) is considered the most famous speech in baseball history. "He's the 'Iron Horse,' he's the train: he shows up every day for work," Eig says. You know how we feel about Lou, Dickey said to Kieran. In light of recent events, his words have taken on an even greater significance. Joined ESPN The Magazine as a founding editor in 1998. Lou Gehrig's "Farewell to Baseball" speech has maintained its effectiveness to this day because Gehrig had established himself among the people of his time as an admirable and truly appreciative man as well as presented the theme of hope in an emotionally-appealing way that would continue to be a universal theme for ages to come. In December 1939, Gehrig was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Did they enjoy their time there, coming as it did at the end of his baseball career? . Curiosity got the best of me, so I called an old friend who lives in the Stonecrest, and she put me in touch with the woman who lives in the Gehrigs' old apartment. TOP 17 QUOTES BY LOU GEHRIG | A-Z Quotes Occasion-In Gehrig's address he speaks on his retirement due to his illness and addresses the pity that people feel for him. just two weeks later, he took the field for what would be the final time in his storied career. Analyzes how lou gehrig's "farewell speech" has become a cornerstone in the history of baseball in america.
