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#8,002
June 1, 1918

Chicago White Sox losing 5-4 against NY Yankees, load the bases in 9th with no outs; Chick Gandil lines to Frank "Home Run"Baker who turns a rare game winning triple play
 
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#8,005
#8,005
June 1, 1925

Future NY Yankees Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig pinch hits for shortstop Pee-Wee Wanninge in a 5-3 loss to Washington; first of record 2,130 consecutive games


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Domínguez, Jones homer in same game for Double-A Somerset

While the Yankees stand atop the American League East standings with an already star-studded lineup, the rumblings from future stars could be heard at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday night. The Yankees' top two prospects -- Jasson Domínguez (MLB’s No. 31) and Spencer Jones (No. 68) \-\- each mashed a
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#8,014
June 2, 1935
Babe Ruth announces his retirement at the age of 40.
The southpaw slugger’s final season, in 1935, was with the Boston Braves. He had joined the Braves with the hope that he’d become the team’s manager the next season. However, this dream never came to pass for a disappointed Ruth.

Thanks Babe!
 
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#8,015
June 2, 1941

Lou Gehrig passed away at his home in the Bronx on June 2, 1941, by coincidence 16 years to the day from when he had replaced Wally Pipp at first base for the Yankees, beginning his streak of consecutive games played.

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#8,021
In honor of Lou Gehrig’s Day, I’ll make my annual plug (ok, it’s more than simply once a year)…

If Gehrig doesn’t get sick - he retires as the greatest player of all-time, and still is to this day.
 
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