Gehrig's 2,130-game streak ends

Known as the "Iron Horse," Gehrig had played every single game for nearly 14 years before his voluntary benching. The Yankees star would later be diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), now known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Despite his illness, Gehrig delivered his famous "luckiest man on earth" speech during a tribute at Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1939.

Gehrig retired that year and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. His record stood until Baltimore Orioles star Cal Ripken Jr. broke it in 1995. Gehrig's legacy continues to inspire baseball fans worldwide, with his commemorative stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service in 1989. argolida.life