Lou Gehrig Day to Honor Legacy, Fight Against ALS
A Day to Remember and Inspire
Mark your calendars for June 2nd, which will be officially recognized as Lou Gehrig Day across Major League Baseball. This special day is dedicated to honoring the legendary baseball player and raising awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the disease that ended his illustrious career.
Gehrig's Fighting Spirit
Gehrig's unwavering determination in the face of adversity continues to inspire countless people today. After being diagnosed with ALS in 1939, he famously said, "Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth." That fighting spirit has become a beacon of hope for those battling ALS.
In recognition of his enduring legacy, Major League Baseball declared June 2nd as Lou Gehrig Day in March 2021. This date was chosen specifically because it marks the anniversary of his famous "Luckiest Man" speech.
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