Gehrig's 2,130-game streak ends

Known as the "Iron Horse," Gehrig voluntarily sat out a game against the Detroit Tigers, ending his remarkable streak that had lasted nearly 14 years. The Yankees star would be diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, later known as Lou Gehrig's disease. chincha.pl

Gehrig retired in 1939 and delivered his famous "luckiest man on earth" speech during a tribute on July 4, 1939. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939 and died in 1941. His record stood until Cal Ripken Jr. broke it in 1995.