Ben Chapman, who will lead the protest against Jackie Robinson in 1947, harasses a Jewish fan during a Yankees’ 13-3 victory of the White Sox at the Bronx ballpark. The New York left fielder shouts disparaging epithets and taunts the team’s supporter with Nazi salutes.

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Ben Chapman, who will lead the protest against Jackie Robinson in 1947, harasses a Jewish fan during a Yankees’ 13-3 victory of the White Sox at the Bronx ballpark. The New York left fielder shouts disparaging epithets and taunts the team’s supporter with Nazi salutes.

Lou Gehrig removes himself from the New York Yankees’ lineup after five innings

Lou Gehrig removes himself from the New York Yankees’ lineup after five innings

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On May 10, 1934, an ailing Lou Gehrig removes himself from the New York Yankees’ lineup after five innings. Despite feeling ill with a severe cold Gehrig maintains his “Iron Horse” playing streak and bangs out two home runs, two doubles and seven RBI before leaving the game. The Yanks top the White Sox, 13…