The Greatest Yankee Stadium Moment

It's likely that we all have an opinion about what is the greatest moment in Yankee Stadium. There are so many to choose from: Ruth's called shot to Larsen's perfect game. From Reggie Jackson's three home runs in a World Series game to Aaron (bleeping) Boone's walk-off in Game Seven of the ALCS. There are so many moments to choose from that I understand if your choice differs from mine. When you think about the history of this stadium, you need to think about the different things that go into a great moment. Some have historical significance and others an emotional significance. What moment satisfies both? Lou Gehrig's "Luckiest Man" speech. The speech is one of the most recognized in American history. I plan to tell the story of this moment. In 1939, Lou "Iron Horse" Gehrig was showing signs of fatigue after many years of playing consecutive games. He played in more than 2,000 games without missing one, while playing injured throughout his career. Gehrig's career accomplishments ... (link)