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Lou Gehrig was known as "The Iron Horse" for his longevity and durability. Over a 15-season span between 1925 and 1939, he played in 2,130 consecutive games. The streak ended when Gehrig became disabled with the fatal neuromuscular disease that claimed his life two years later. His streak, long believed to be one of baseball's few unbreakable records, stood for 56 years until finally broken by Cal Ripken, Jr., of the Baltimore Orioles on September 6, 1995. Gehrig accumulated 1,995 RBI in seventeen seasons with a lifetime batting average of .340, a lifetime on-base percentage of .447, and a lifetime slugging percentage of .632. A seven-time All-Star (the first All-Star game was not until 1933; he did not play in the 1939 game, retiring a week before it was held — at Yankee Stadium). He won the American League's Most Valuable Player award twice, in 1927 and 1936 and was a Triple Crown winner in 1934, leading the American League in batting average, home runs, and RBI. Today, Lou Gehrig remains one of the most popular Yankees of all-time, and one of the most sought-after Hall of Fame players in the collecting hobby.
Lou Gehrig bats, both game used professional models and retail 40 L.G. models, are among the most desirable bats to find from the Yankees' powerhouse teams of the 1920s and 1930s. They represent, along with Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, and Mickey Mantle, the cornerstone of any Yankee collection..
This Lou Gehrig 40 L.G.. model bat is representative of bats made for retail sale by Hillerich & Bradsby in the 1920s and 1930s. These highly marketed bats also found their way into semi-pro, college, and Minor League ranks. Based on the specifications of bats used by star players of the period who endorsed the company's products, these bats were purchased and used by various athletic teams as well as the public. There is no documented evidence of use in the Major Leagues of this model.
A key to store model bats of this period is condition. Here is an excellent example of Gehrig's model that has been used, yet still presents as strongly as the day it was purchased. Evidence of use is present with hit marks and cleat marks on the barrel, and light pine tar remnants on the handle. .A slight non-displaced crack appears on the handle approximately 10 inches from the knob. This crack is difficult to see and does not affect the display quality of this bat at all.
This highly collectible Lou Gehrig store model bat is specific to his career and to the dimensions of bats known to be used by him. This example boasts a rich brown patina to the finish that is highlighted by deep branding of the labels. Labeling suggests manufacture in the late 1920s to early 1930s. The pristine barrel label containing the "large signature" variation establishes Lou Gehrig as the inspiration for this model. This 35 inch, 35 ounce example will be a valued addition to any collection..View Lot Detail page
Lou Gehrig bats, both game used professional models and retail 40 L.G. models, are among the most desirable bats to find from the Yankees' powerhouse teams of the 1920s and 1930s. They represent, along with Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, and Mickey Mantle, the cornerstone of any Yankee collection..
This Lou Gehrig 40 L.G.. model bat is representative of bats made for retail sale by Hillerich & Bradsby in the 1920s and 1930s. These highly marketed bats also found their way into semi-pro, college, and Minor League ranks. Based on the specifications of bats used by star players of the period who endorsed the company's products, these bats were purchased and used by various athletic teams as well as the public. There is no documented evidence of use in the Major Leagues of this model.
A key to store model bats of this period is condition. Here is an excellent example of Gehrig's model that has been used, yet still presents as strongly as the day it was purchased. Evidence of use is present with hit marks and cleat marks on the barrel, and light pine tar remnants on the handle. .A slight non-displaced crack appears on the handle approximately 10 inches from the knob. This crack is difficult to see and does not affect the display quality of this bat at all.
This highly collectible Lou Gehrig store model bat is specific to his career and to the dimensions of bats known to be used by him. This example boasts a rich brown patina to the finish that is highlighted by deep branding of the labels. Labeling suggests manufacture in the late 1920s to early 1930s. The pristine barrel label containing the "large signature" variation establishes Lou Gehrig as the inspiration for this model. This 35 inch, 35 ounce example will be a valued addition to any collection..View Lot Detail page