June 1st

On this day in Yankee history... 

1925: Lou Gehrig pinch-hits for Pee Wee Wanninger, beginning his streak of playing in 2,130 consecutive games.  The next day, first baseman Wally Pipp shows up with the after-effects of a concussion, and Gehrig takes over. 

                     http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1925/B06010NYA1925.htm  




2009: The Yankees play their 18th straight game without an error, breaking the record held by the 2006 Red Sox. 

                    http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2009/B06010CLE2009.htm