Lou Gehrig Day Celebration
10:30 am: Plaques of the Gallery Tour
Aimed at visitors of all ages, this guided tour will educate visitors about the history of the Hall of Fame Gallery and the process by which each plaque is made. Special attention will be paid to Lou Gehrig and his accomplishments as we remember the 80th anniversary of his Farewell Speech.
1:30 pm: Guided Tour—Lou Gehrig
Join our staff as we honor the Anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s Farewell Speech in a guided tour throughout the museum.
New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig announces his retirement during his famous "Luckiest Man" speech on July 4, 1939 at Yankee Stadium. Gehrig passed away nearly two years later from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was voted to the Hall of Fame by special election in 1939. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)