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Lou Gehrig

The Iron Horse sends greetings from Detroit in the year of his second award as MVP

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The Iron Horse sends greetings from Detroit in the year of his second award as MVP

Postcard with an image of the Book-Cadillac Hotel in Detroit, 5.5 x 3.5, postmarked June 20, 1936, signed on the correspondence side in pencil, “Best wishes Bob, Lou Gehrig,” and addressed in Gehrig’s hand to Bob Frenkie in East Hartford, Connecticut. A few weeks earlier, on June 5th, Gehrig had played in his 1,700th consecutive game. In fine condition, with mild soiling, faint corner bend, and a hint of edge wear. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Featured collection item.

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