The self-proclaimed "luckiest man on the face of the earth" called it a career in 1939. Iron man Lou Gehrig is shown in this vintage 8x10 photo accepting a trophy from manager Joe McCarthy on July 4 of that season, when Yankee Stadium dedicated the day in Gehrig's honor. The original, first-generation photo ran in the paper on July 5 as indicated on the back. There are pencil notations and a news clipping on the reverse as well. VG to EX condition.