Ex-Bears Steve McMichael, ... ALS is better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease because the former Yankees first basemen was the affliction’s best known victim when he was diagnosed in 1939.

Eric Dane, known for 'Grey's Anatomy', reveals his ALS diagnosis. He spoke about it in a recent interview. ALS is a neurological disorder. It affects motor neurons. Symptoms include muscle weakness ...

Seattle Mariners will honor Lou Gehrig and raise ALS awareness on June 3 with No. 4 patches and ceremonies. Former NFL star Steve Gleason will throw the first pitch. Skip Navigation ...

The Mets and Dodgers continued to wear a No. 4 patch in honor of Gehrig, who died at age 37 of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease. Lou Gehrig Day has been observed by MLB every ...

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 for ...

Former Texas football star and NFL Hall of Famer Steve McMichael died Wednesday after a year-long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.. He was 67. McMichael entered hospice this week ...

Lou’s lifetime slash (batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage) was .344/.447/.632. He had eight seasons ...

It's been over 100 years since Lou Gehrig's MLB debut, but his legacy and impact are still widely felt. Gehrig, the first-ever MLB player to have his jersey number retired, was first revered for a ...

Considered one of the greats of the sport, Gehrig retired from baseball in 1939 following his diagnosis with ALS, the progressive neurodegenerative disease that is commonly referred to as Lou ...

know it is lou gehrig’s day today at great american ballpark. the night raises money for als research and celebrates people living with the debilitating and deadly disease.

Topps Now commemorated Lou Gehrig Day 2025 with a new release of a limited edition, charitable 30-card set featuring some of the biggest stars of the game and The Hobby on a dual-image card with ...

Honor Lou Gehrig Day by exploring 5 of his most iconic baseball cards, including his 1933 Goudey and rare rookie card - must-haves for vintage baseball card and sports card collectors.