Gehrig was diagnosed with ALS that June, and he then gave an iconic speech at Yankee Stadium on July 4. The Hall of Famer not ...

It's not unprecedented for a single speech by a president or world leader to stand the test of time. For a baseball player to have that kind of lasting impact, however, it takes something truly ...

June 2nd is a special day in the world of baseball and the MLB. This is the day we celebrate an icon of the sport with Lou Gehrig Day. This day is meant to honor the life, legacy and bravery of Lou ...

SEATTLE — Major League Baseball marked its fifth annual Lou Gehrig Day on June 2, with all 30 clubs participating in a league-wide tribute to the legendary Yankees first baseman and raising awareness ...

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Every year on June 2, Major League Baseball pauses to reflect on one of its most enduring heroes: Lou Gehrig. Known as the “Iron Horse” for his toughness and durability, Gehrig’s legacy today stands ...

"Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig" by Jonathan Eig; Simon & Schuster ($26) Lou Gehrig burst into baseball stardom during the Roaring '20s, endured the Great Depression and soldiered on ...