A 1925 New York Yankees program featuring rookie Lou Gehrig is an exceptionally rare, highly coveted piece of sports memorabilia, specifically from his debut as a starter on June 2, 1925. These programs from his rookie year,
often highlighting the lineup change from Wally Pipp to Gehrig, are rare because only a few are known to exist
On June 1, 1925, the slumping Pipp took himself out of the day's lineup with complaints of a headache and was replaced by Gehrig. Pipp would never get his job with the team back, while Gehrig went on to appear in every game the Yankees played until April 30, 1939. In 1925, Gehrig batted .295, with 20 home runs and 68 runs batted in (RBIs) over 126 games.
Key Details
Regarding 1925 Programs & Gehrig's Rookie Status:
THE DEBUT
Gehrig officially began his streak by pinch-hitting on June 1, 1925, before
starting at first base on June 2, 1925, against the Washington Senators.
SIGNIFICANCE
Programs from this period are considered the ultimate, historically significant item,
often highlighting the transition from Pipp to Gehrig.
THE ROOKIE CARD
While not a program, the 1925 Exhibits card is widely recognized as his true rookie card.
AUCTION VALUE
Due to their extreme rarity, these programs are highly sought after by collectors, with memorabilia
from this specific year and debut date representing a pinnacle of Yankees history.
AUCTION INCLUDES
SEPTEMBER 2, 1925 YANKEES STADIUM SCORED GAME PROGRAM
ROOKIE LOU GEHRIG STARTING IN ONLY HIS 58th CONSECUTIVE GAME.
THIS SUPER RARE YANKEE STADIUM PROGRAM AGAINST THE CLEVELAND INDIANS
REPRESENTS LOU GEHRIG'S 32 GAMES PLAYED AT YANKEE STADIUM
CLEVELAND DEFEATED THE YANKEES 3-2
LOU GEHRIG DOUBLED, SCORED RUN
BABE RUTH HIT, SCORED RUN
***FOOTNOTE***
CLEVELANDS TRIS SPEAKER IN LINEUP BASE HIT, RBI
ABSOLUTE RARITY
DEFINITION
THERE IS A LIMITED NUMBER OF THE ITEM IN EXISTENCE IN ANY CONDITION
PROGRAM CONDITION
COMPLETE 10 PAGES (INCLUDING COVERS) SCORED PROGRAM
ORIGINAL STAPLES STILL ATTACHED TO CENTERFOLD SCORECARD
EVERY PAGE IS SEPARATED AND NOT ATTACHED TO STAPLES