1936 – Lou Gehrig plays in his 1,700th consecutive game, as the Yankees beat the Indians, 4 – 3.

On June 5 1936 — 1936 – Lou Gehrig plays in his 1,700th consecutive game, as the Yankees beat the Indians, 4 – 3.


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Sources:

Baseball Reference June 5

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