Displayed is a 1939 New York Yankees press pass. At the top of the pass is "No. 618/Press 1939/Season Pass Yankee Stadium." The pass, measuring 2.7x4.25", was issued to Mr. J.B. Abramowitz, representing the Jewish Daily Forum. The bottom of the pass reads, "American League Baseball Club of New York." The bottom of the card has a facsimile signature from Ed Barrow, the Yankees President. This pass was valid for Lou Gehrig's last game, on April 30th. That was when Gehrig played the last game of his 2,130-game streak, going 0-for-4 to bring his season batting average to .143 at 4-for-28. Before the next game, Gehrig asked manager Joe McCarthy to take him out of the lineup. At that time, Gehrig did not know that he had contracted amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The offered pass was also valid for Gehrig's famous "I am the luckiest man on the face of the earth" farewell speech on July 4th, and for the Major League debut of Hall of Famer Ted Williams on April 20th. Williams played right field and batted sixth. He struck out against Yankee starter Red Ruffing in the second inning, but Ted was a quick learner and he doubled off Ruffing in the 4th inning for his first big league hit. The Yankees went on to win the World Series in '39, at which time this press pass would have been valid. Lou Gehrig passed away on June 2, 1941, exactly 14 years to the day from when his record consecutive game streak began. The pass has been signed on the back by the recipient. The front and back of the pass show some color stains and discoloration, but none of the stains obscure the printed verbiage or handwriting. The front of the pass is in better condition than the reverse. The pass appears to have darkened because of the passage of time. The pass is intact and free of tears. The pass has been encapsulated and PSA graded FR 1.5. The press pass marks a poignant time for Lou Gehrig, the Yankees, and their fans.