Trade cards from the "Big League Chewing Gum" series (R320), part of a 96-card set issued in 1934 by Goudey Gum Company.

Inscription: Printed text along upper edge of card: LOU GEHRIG Printed text along lower edge: Lou Gehrig says... Printed text on verso: No. 61/ 1934/ Series/ LOU GEHRIG/ NEW YORK YANKEES/ "I would like every boy to be a member of the/ Knot Hole League of America because this/ League can help you to become a better ball/ player. It also makes it possible for boys to get/ base balls, gloves and uniforms without cost and/ I know that boys who have these things take/ more interest in the game and, therefore, become/ better players. I will gladly write and answer any questions about the game that a member of the/ Knot Hole League of America write me about./ Send your letters to me care of Knot Hole League/ of America, 52 Everett St., Allston, Mass."/ Lou Gehrig/ By arrangement with Christy Walsh/ This is one of the 1934 Series of pictures of Big/ League Baseball Stars. Collect the entire series./ BIG LEAGUE/ CHEWING GUM/ GOUDEY GUM CO. BOSTON/ Made by the originators of/ INDIAN GUM/ [Goudey copyright symbol 1933]

Donor: Jefferson R. Burdick (American, 1900–1963)