first edition Hardcover
1923 · New York
by (GEHRIG, Lou). OLNEY, Albert Y., edited by
New York: Senior Class of Columbia College, 1923. Hardcover. Very Good. First and only edition. 1923 Columbia College yearbook. Bookplate, light edgewear on the boards and the front hinge weakened, but a sound, very good copy. Initially, Gehrig could not play baseball for Columbia because he had played baseball for a summer professional league during his freshman year, not knowing that doing so jeopardized his eligibility to play collegiate sports. Gehrig was, however, ruled eligible to play on the Lions' football team and was a standout fullback and tackle. He later gained baseball eligibility and joined the Lions on that squad as well. This yearbook (truncated)