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Yankees fan who saw Gehrig awaits Jeter's milestone

Originally published: September 10, 2009 6:49 PM
Updated: September 10, 2009 11:11 PM
By KARLA SCHUSTER  karla.schuster@newsday.com

Joe O'Brien of South Hempstead remembers watching Yankee

Photo credit: Joel Cairo | Joe O'Brien of South Hempstead remembers watching Yankee great Lou Gehrig play.

Growing up in the South Bronx, Joe O'Brien's life revolved around the Yankees. Nearly every day after school, he'd run the few blocks to the stadium, buy a 55-cent bleacher seat and watch his idols: Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig. At 12, he was in the stands as Gehrig announced his retirement in 1939.

And Friday night, the 82-year-old from South Hempstead will be glued to the screen...

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