Today when I post this it in May 2 2024 I think this was on this date in 1939 that Gehrig took himself out of the lineup for the good of the team. I am always moved by this speech and touched by how simple and humble Henry Louis Gehrig really was. And even my father who hated the Yankees with a passion was moved by his speech. I myself maybe facing a medical issue that I have to come to terms with now I will think of Lou Gehrig in the way he carried himself in his last days and think I too can say I have been very lucky myself thank you for posting
We begin, with just how big of a joke Booberman is; a hall of fame wanna be; a legend in his own mind; as we commemorate his accomplishments, a small task as he has none; we remember him for what he was not; and memorialize what he is….a has been that never was…..😂😂😂😂😂
Keith it IS one of the greatest and most inspirational speeches ever given. I'm so glad you had the chance to memorialize "The Iron Horse." Yours was one of the finest tributes to any athlete I have ever heard. Thank you.
how do you manage to have this great man speaking on this occasion and not preserve the entire speech? i'm far closer to the part of humanity that screws things up than i am to lou but i'd like to think that i would have preserved this. thanks keith....
It’s devastating disease. My 42 yr old brother in law stood in church to give his speech after stricken. Seems when facing such it clears one mind of all but life truths.
I used to be one of those guys that would pride himself in not crying for anything. Lately I’ve been becoming more emotional. Here I am crying realizing I’m less than 10 years away from being older than Lou ever was, and realizing how much life he had left. It’s heart breaking and for him to make the speech about being thankful instead of bitter. I know he can’t see this but you’re an inspiration Lou
Don't always agree with Olbermann, especially when it comes to politics, but no one does stuff like this better than he does. He's going to start a new podcast soon. I hope he focuses more on history than current events.
At the start of the 1938 season he took himself out of the lineup after first 8 games of the new season. 1937 he played a full season, signs of his illness were starting to show his batting average and struck out more than normal.
To think super billionaires like Bezos and Musk spent 6 billion dollars each to barely scratch the surface the emptiness of space, when that money could have been used for ALS research.
This is the first time I've heard the late Lou Gehrig's famous speech. It brought me to tears when he said, "I might have been given a bad break, but I've got an awful lot to live for." Despite the death sentence he'd been given, Lou articulated his gratitude for life using simple yet heartfelt words. Listening to his speech reminded me to be grateful for life because life is short, fragile and one never knows what can happen. Rest in peace, Lou...you're fondly remembered.
One of the greatest men who ever lived. He will live forever in the hearts of men who believe in honor, integrity and living life to the fullest that God alone has granted. A Giant among men
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