May 15 in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig steals home during the New York Yankees’ 4-0 victory (1935)

On May 15, 1935, future Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig steals home during the New York Yankees’ 4-0 victory. The run-scoring steal is the last of Gehrig’s 15 career stolen bases of home plate, all of which come as part of double steals.

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