Hope • June 19, 2026

Good News in History, June 19

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Good News in History, June 19

123 years ago today, Lou Gehrig was born. Playing first baseman across 17 seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, Gehrig was renowned for his prowess as a hitter and for his durability, which earned him his nickname "the Iron Horse". He was an All-Star seven consecutive times, a Triple Crown winner

123 years ago today, Lou Gehrig was born. Playing first baseman across 17 seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, Gehrig was renowned for his prowess as a hitter and for his durability, which earned him his nickname "the Iron Horse". He was an All-Star seven consecutive times, a Triple Crown winner
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