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    …to disappoint his mother (Elsa Janssen), Gehrig decides to remain in college, but after she falls ill, he signs with the Yankees to raise money for her medical care. Gehrig becomes a star player and earns the nickname ā€œIron Horse,ā€ because of his streak of playing in 2,130 consecutive…

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