July 4, 1939, the New York Yankees retired the uniform #4 of future Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig in emotional ceremonies at Yankee Stadium. It will be the first ever to be retired. After emcee Sid Mercer informs the sell-out crowd the man of the hour is too moved to speak. For over 40 minutes, current a
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