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This Day in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig’s final game

Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. With the start of the 2020 season delayed for the foreseeable future, the Pinstripe Alley team decided to take a look back through history. These daily posts will highlight two or three key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us!

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113 Years Ago

The then New York Highlanders had a bad day, losing 16-4 to the Tigers. However, a closer examination of the box score shows why this game is notable.