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Tue May 5, 2026, 12:27 PM Tuesday

On May 2, 1939, Lou Gehrig took the day off. [View all]

In 1939, Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees does not play against the Detroit Tigers at Briggs Stadium, ending his streak of 2,130 consecutive games played. See more sports

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Today in sports history: May 2
In 1939, Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees does not play against the Detroit Tigers at Briggs Stadium, ending his streak of 2,130 consecutive games played.





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