Sunday, February 19, 2017

This Day In New York Yankees History 2/19: Lou Gehrig Signs for $300K


On this day in 1935 the New York Yankees signed Lou Gehrig to a one year deal worth $30,000. The season before the All Star first basemen hit .363 with 49 home runs and led the American League with 165 RBI's. Underpaid much?

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