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Henry Louis Gehrig Jr. (born Heinrich Ludwig Gehrig Jr. / ɡɛərɪɡ /; [1] June 19, 1903 – June 2, 1941) was an American professional baseball first baseman who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees (1923–1939).
Last Game: (Age 35-315d) 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1939. (Voted by Special Election) View Lou Gehrig's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1925 season. Full Name: Henry Louis Gehrig.
Apr 2, 2014 · Best Known For: Hall of Fame first baseman Lou Gehrig played for the New York Yankees in the 1920s and 1930s, setting the mark for consecutive games played. He died of ALS in 1941. Industries...
May 29, 2024 · May 23, 2024, 11:18 PM ET (CBS) ALS United Rocky Mountain provides critical resources to those battling disease. Lou Gehrig (born June 19, 1903, New York, New York, U.S.—died June 2, 1941, New York City) was one of the most durable players in American professional baseball and one of its great hitters.
May 31, 2016 · The Life of Lou Gehrig. Find out more about the legendary first baseman. By: Elizabeth Nix. Updated: June 1, 2023 | Original: May 31, 2016. copy page link. Print Page. Public Domain. He was the...
Apr 10, 2024 · Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), formerly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurological disorder that affects motor neurons, the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement and breathing.
On June 2, 2021, Major League Baseball (MLB) launched the inaugural Lou Gehrig Day across the MLB network. This day is intended to honor the famed “Iron Horse,” and raise nationwide awareness of ALS and engage more people in the fight against this insidious disease. Choose a monthly amount. $25. $20. $15. $10. USD. $ in honor or in memory.
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Lou Gehrig, the Iron Horse of baseball famed for his 2,130 consecutive-games-played streak, made one of the most memorable speeches in the annals of sports. Heartfelt and poignant, this man with less than two years to live shared his feelings to an enraptured audience that left tears rolling down the cheeks of all but a few.
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He was the All-Star first baseman for the first seven All-Star teams, from 1933-39, though he retired just prior to the 1939 game. During his 17 seasons, the Yankees won seven pennants and six World Series. Gehrig’s World Series contributions include a .361 batting average, 10 home runs and 35 RBI in 34 games.
Jun 2, 2016 · JUNE 2, 2016. Lou Gehrig, known as the Iron Horse, suffered from the disease that now bears his name. Revisit his legacy.
