Ep. 17: The Man Behind The Streak
Episode 63 of the Midnight Library of Baseball podcast, hosted by bendavidorlando, titled "Ep. 17: The Man Behind The Streak" was published on July 17, 2025 and runs 58 minutes.
July 17, 2025 ·58m · Midnight Library of Baseball
Summary
Most people know Lou Gehrig as the Iron Horse, as the man who played more games than any other player, until Cal Ripken Jr. They know him as one of the best players in baseball history, period, and the man who had a disease named after him. In this episode, I shed light on lesser-known stories about the man, and how some hidden traits and tendencies point to the real motivations behind his wish to play indefinitely without taking a break.
Episode Description
Most people know Lou Gehrig as the Iron Horse, as the man who played more games than any other player, until Cal Ripken Jr. They know him as one of the best players in baseball history, period, and the man who had a disease named after him. In this episode, I shed light on lesser-known stories about the man, and how some hidden traits and tendencies point to the real motivations behind his wish to play indefinitely without taking a break.
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