Sandy Koufax October 14, 1965
During the Great Depression teams and spectators alike
struggled to make ends meet, and managed to keep
the sport alive through a sheer love of the game. Love
for the game was the driving force behind Lou Gehrig���s
work ethic, exemplified by the fact that he never missed
a game over the course of 15 seasons, the last in 1939.
The dedication and passion of Gehrig and many athletes
of the time was infectious. Bearing witness to feats of
athletic greatness instilled hope in the hearts of fans who
had little else, while seeing an average man catapulted
to greatness on the merits of his own skill and hard work
was - and still is - an inspiration. In response, millions
of fans showed their devotion with loyalty to teams and
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