Lou Gehrig

JUNE 2, 1925 — Lou Gehrig made his first MLB start for the New York Yankees against the Washington Senators to relieve the slumping Wally Pipp. The 21-year-old slugger was coming off a ferocious 1924 seasonin the Minor Leagues, where he launched 37 homers for Hartford, and was poised to be the long-term replacement at first base for the Bronx Bombers. On the day, Gehrig went 3-for-5 to help lead the Yankees to an 8-5 victory.