Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Top Stories

   • 
     WTVG 13 Action News

     ‘The importance of what he started’: Lou Gehrig Day raises awareness to find cure for ALS

     On Sunday, people in ballparks across the U.S. honored baseball legend Lou Gehrig, and raised awareness for the disease that he fought at the end of his life: ALS. According to the ALS Association ...

     9 hours ago

   • 

     Sports Illustrated

     An Awesome Group of Dignitaries Joined Mariners For Lou Gehrig Day Game

     5 hours ago

   • 

     Major League Baseball

     Fans, Phillies and Asplundh Rally to Strike Out ALS on Lou Gehrig Day and Raise $750,004

     2 hours ago

   • 

     Yahoo Sports

     Aaron Judge finishes off torrid May by breaking a Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Yankees record

     3 days ago

   • WCVB Boston

     2 Minute Drill: Lou Gehrig Day renews perspective on insidious disease

     11 hours ago

   • Seattle Times

     Steve Gleason participates in Mariners’ ceremonial first pitch on Lou Gehrig Day

     1 day ago

   • Arizona Sports

     MLB, Diamondbacks celebrate Lou Gehrig Day for ALS awareness

     22 hours ago

   • Sports Illustrated

     Mariners Make Intriguing Roster Move on Monday, Another to Come

     4 hours ago

   • Sports Illustrated

     Sarah Langs in Attendance as Philadelphia Phillies Raise $750,000 For ALS Research

     8 hours ago

   • Major League Baseball

     MLB Commemorates Fourth Annual Lou Gehrig Day

     4 days ago

   View all

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lou_GehrigLou Gehrig - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lou_Gehrig

   • Cached

   Henry Louis Gehrig (born Heinrich Ludwig Gehrig / 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).

3. Images

   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 

   View all

4. www.biography.com › athletes › lou-gehrigLou Gehrig - Disease, Stats & Quotes - Biography

   www.biography.com › athletes › lou-gehrig

   • Cached

   Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Lou Gehrig, the Hall of Fame first baseman who played for the New York Yankees and set the record for most consecutive games played. Find out how he died of ALS, a disease that bears his name, and read his famous farewell speech.

5. www.baseball-reference.com › players › gLou Gehrig Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status ...

   www.baseball-reference.com › players › g

   • Cached

   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.

   • Birth Date: June 19, 1903

6. Videos

   • 

     1:10

     youtube.com

     Gehrig delivers his famous speech at Yankee Stadium

     Jul 1, 2014

     1.2M Views

   • 

     5:10

     youtube.com

     Heart of a Hero: Remembering Lou Gehrig

     Jun 2, 2021

     34.6K Views

   • 

     10:04

     youtube.com

     Lou Gehrig Highlights

     Aug 18, 2021

     16.7K Views

   View all

7. www.britannica.com › biography › Lou-GehrigLou Gehrig | Biography, Statistics, Disease, & Facts | Britannica

   www.britannica.com › biography › Lou-Gehrig

   • Cached

   5 days ago · 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. From June 1, 1925, to May 2, 1939, Gehrig, playing first base for the New York Yankees, appeared in 2,130 consecutive games, a record that stood until it ...

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

8. www.history.com › news › the-life-of-lou-gehrigThe Life of Lou Gehrig | HISTORY

   www.history.com › news › the-life-of-lou-gehrig

   • Cached

   May 31, 2016 · Learn about the legendary first baseman who played 2,130 consecutive games for the New York Yankees and died of ALS. Discover his German roots, his marriage, his endorsements, his speech and his rivalry with Babe Ruth.

   • Author: Elizabeth Nix

9. www.ninds.nih.gov › health-information › disordersAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) | National Institute of ...

   www.ninds.nih.gov › health-information › disorders

   • Cached

   Apr 10, 2024 · ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurological disorder that affects motor neurons and causes muscle weakness, twitching, and atrophy. Learn about the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options for this progressive and fatal condition.

10. People also ask

    Was Lou Gehrig a Hall of Famer?

    • In 1999, he was the leading vote-getter for Major League Baseball’s All-Century Team. Teammate George Selkirk on Gehrig: “Lou Gehrig was a guy who could really hit the ball, was dependable and seemed so durable that many of us thought he could have played forever.” Gehrig was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1939. He passed away on June 2, 1941.

    Gehrig, Lou | Baseball Hall of Fame

    baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/gehrig-lou

    See all results for this question

    When did Lou Gehrig retire?

    • A standout football and baseball player, Lou Gehrig signed his first contract with the New York Yankees in April 1923. Over the next 15 years he led the team to six World Series titles and set the mark for most consecutive games played. He retired in 1939 after getting diagnosed with ALS. Gehrig passed away from the disease in 1941.

    Lou Gehrig - Disease, Stats & Quotes - Biography

    www.biography.com/athletes/lou-gehrig

    See all results for this question

    How did Lou Gehrig die?

    • On June 2, 1941, he passed away in his sleep at his home in New York City. 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.

    Lou Gehrig - Disease, Stats & Quotes - Biography

    www.biography.com/athletes/lou-gehrig

    See all results for this question

    What does Lou Gehrig do?

    • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. 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.

    Lou Gehrig | Biography, Statistics, Disease, & Facts | Britannica

    www.britannica.com/biography/Lou-Gehrig

    See all results for this question

11. baseballhall.org › hall-of-famers › gehrig-louGehrig, Lou | Baseball Hall of Fame

    baseballhall.org › hall-of-famers › gehrig-lou

    • Cached

    Learn about Lou Gehrig, the legendary Yankee first baseman who played in 2,130 consecutive games and won the Triple Crown in 1934. Find out his stats, stories, awards and legacy in the Hall of Fame.