Lou Gehrig 1961 Fleer Baseball Card #25

This is a Lou Gehrig baseball card issued by Fleer in 1961 as part of their 'Baseball Greats' series. The card measures standard 2.5 by 3.5 inches and features a black-and-white photographic portrait of Gehrig in his New York Yankees uniform. The image shows Gehrig smiling, wearing his iconic 'NY' logo cap. The card has a cream-colored border with the player's name and position, 'LOU GEHRIG, FIRST BASEMAN—AMERICAN LEAGUE,' printed in black sans-serif font along the side. Condition-wise, the card displays significant signs of age and handling; it exhibits prominent foxing, brownish staining across the image and borders, and softened, rounded corners. There is visible surface wear and slight discoloration of the cardstock, which has yellowed over time. Despite these condition issues, the central image remains clear and the text is legible. This 63-year-old card is a posthumous tribute to the legendary 'Iron Horse' and reflects the mid-century manufacturing style of Fleer's specialty baseball sets designed to honor retired legends of the game.