1925 Exhibits Lou Gehrig ROOKIE PSA 2

1925 Exhibits Lou Gehrig PSA 2 – The Iron Horse’s Rookie Grail

Few cards carry the mystique and historical weight of the 1925 Exhibits Lou Gehrig—a rookie-era icon that ranks among the most important Gehrig cards ever produced. Issued the same year Gehrig began his Hall of Fame career in earnest, this card captures the young Yankee slugger just as he was stepping out of Babe Ruth’s shadow and beginning to forge his own legendary path.

Graded PSA 2, this example offers strong visual appeal for the grade, with a clear image of Gehrig’s classic batting pose and the unmistakable sepia tone that defines this early Exhibit series. Despite expected corner and surface wear consistent with a nearly 100-year-old card, the eye appeal remains very respectable—especially for such a key and elusive issue.

The 1925 Exhibits were distributed in arcade machines and meant to be handled, mailed, and often discarded—which is why so few have survived, and even fewer in any collectible condition. Gehrig’s card, in particular, stands apart as one of his earliest and most sought-after appearances, second only to his 1925 rookie strip card in terms of age and mystique. A true cornerstone of vintage baseball collecting, this card represents both the humble beginnings and the rising legend of one of the most beloved figures in the game’s history.