NEW YORK - MAY 31, 1938. Lou Gehrig, first baseman for the New York Yankees, poses on the dugout steps of Yankee Stadium shortly before he plays in his 2000th consecutive game. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)
NEW YORK - MAY 31, 1938. Lou Gehrig, first baseman for the New York Yankees, poses on the dugout steps of Yankee Stadium shortly before he plays in his 2000th consecutive game. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)