Lou Gehrig Picking Up Bats

(Original Caption) Lou Gehrig, veteran first baseman for the New York Yankees, picks up his bats before going into action against the Boston Red Sox in the Yankee Stadium here, May 31st, in his 2,000th consecutive game. In his career, Gehrig has hit 468 home runs, has made 2,563 hits and has scored 1,788 runs. His team mates helped him celebrate by bearing the Red Sox, 12-5.