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American Sports: Lou Gehrig Artist: Bart Forbes Medium: Gouache on board Art director: Jack Williams First day of issue: June 10, 1989 Given the small canvases at their disposal, stamp artists often have to choose between a tiny depiction of a great American in action or a standard head-and-shoulders portrait. In this tribute to Lou Gehrig, Bart Forbes successfully blends both elements, portraying Gehrig’s dignity while also illustrating the context of his athletic career.