On August 17th in sports history, one significant event took place in 1933. This was the day when New York Yankees legend Lou Gehrig played in his 1,308th consecutive game, breaking the previous record held by Everett Scott. Gehrig's incredible streak began on June 1, 1925, and continued for an astonishing 2,130 games until it ended on April 30, 1939, due to his diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which would later be known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease."
During his record-breaking game on August 17, 1933, Gehrig went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in the Yankees' 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Browns at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis. This game was just one of many highlights in Gehrig's illustrious career, which included two American League MVP awards, seven All-Star selections, and six World Series championships.
Gehrig's consecutive games played record stood for 56 years until it was broken by Cal Ripken Jr. in 1995. However, Gehrig's streak remains one of the most impressive feats of endurance and dedication in the history of baseball and sports as a whole. His legacy as one of the greatest players of all time endures to this day, and his record-breaking game on August 17, 1933, is a testament to his incredible talent and resilience.
