In celebration of #LouGehrigDay on June 2, #MDA is excited to gather our community at @mlb parks across the country, where many MDA families, volunteers, partners, advocates, and friends will be decked out in custom jerseys to honor Lou Gehrig and to raise awareness and funds for our mission to #EndALS. Donate $100 or more at MDA.org/EndALS to receive your very own limited edition ‘End ALS with MDA’ baseball jersey, and be sure to tag us in your Lou Gehrig Day stories using #LouGehrigDay throughout the MLB team celebrations! Learn more at the link in our bio.
Major League Baseball celebrates Lou Gehrig Day annually on June 2 to honor Lou Gehrig's legacy and to bring awareness to ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), and this year we want YOU to celebrate with us! #LouGehrigDay Join Phi Delta Theta and the Live Like Lou Foundation in the following cities this summer as we celebrate Lou Gehrig Day and the 2024 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award winner and finalists. #phidelt #phideltatheta #alsawareness
Catch my Neurology Grand Rounds Presentation where I share my experience as a patient and as a physician living with ALS. When: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am C.S.T. Where: - In Person: UT Southwest Medical Center, South Campus, D1.600 - Zoom Link: https://utsouthwestern-edu.zoom.us/j/99697984356 . . . . . . . #als #alsiseverywhere # #alsadvocacy #healing #alssucksfindacure #alsawareness #alsawarenessmonth #neurology #lougehrigdisease #lougehrigday #healingjourney #healingenergy #neurologist #alstreatment #alsfighter #utsouthwestern #utsouthwesternmedicalcenter #utsouthwesternneurology #utsouthwesternmedicalschool
We're a little over 3 WEEKS OUT until #LouGehrigDay at Dunkin' Park! Get your tickets now and join #ALSUnitedCT and the @HartfordYardGoats on June 2nd for an amazing day at the ballpark. Click below to get your tickets TODAY! bit.ly/lgdyardgoats #ALSUnited #ALS #NoGoatsNoGlory
In June, we honor the legacy of #LouGehrig and all who have been impacted by ALS. Our annual partnership with @MLB unites us as we raise ALS awareness and celebrate #ourALScommunity. We invite you to visit our website to learn more and celebrate with @youralsnetwork on #LouGehrigDay at https://alsnetwork.org/lou-gehrig-day/.
Looking for an awesome shirt for Lou Gehrig Day? The ALS association has these cool shirts representing every team. Find your favorite team shirt at bonfire.com. A portion of each shirt sold goes back to the ALS Association to help find a cure for ALS. #als #lougehrig #lougehrigsdisease #lougehrigday #rangers #rangersya #texas #mlb o
Day 14 of ALS Awareness. @rainerh1962 @heralsstory @iamalsorg @als @als.advocacy @alsnewstoday @alsyougone @sunnystrongals @limpbroozkit @plunge @reds @bengals @island_thyme @fight_als_ #als #alssucks #alsadvocate #als #alsawareness #alsiseverywhere #lougehrig #lougehrigsdisease #lougehrigday @livelikelou4 @lougehrigofficial @lou_gehrigs_disease_als @the_lou_workout #motorneurondisease #mnd #sleeping #sleepy
Don't forget to get your tickets for #LouGehrigDay at #DunkinPark and join #ALSUnitedCT and the #Hartford #YardGoats on June 2nd as we recognize all who aid in the fight against #ALS. To get your tickets, click below! bit.ly/lgdyardgoats
Come join us at the friendly confines of Wrigley Field as we celebrate Lou Gehrig Day when the Cubs play the Reds on Sunday, June 2 at 1:20 PM. Your ticket not only grants you access to the game but also includes exclusive Lou Gehrig Day shirts from both the Cubs and the Les Turner ALS Foundation! #LouGehrigDay #WrigleyField Click the link in our bio to get your tickets today.
Join ALS United Greater New York on Sunday, June 2nd to celebrate Lou Gehrig Day with the New York Mets. A limited number of tickets are available. Purchase today at the link in the bio. #lg4day #lougehrigday #alswareness #newyorkmets
Time is of the essence in our fight against #ALS. When you make a donation of $100 or more this #ALSawarenessMonth, you'll receive this special END ALS Baseball Jersey. This is a great way to support the ALS community and help us continue our work to find effective treatments and cures. Remember, these jerseys are available in limited quantities, so get yours today at the link in our bio! #EndALS #EndALSwithMDA #LouGehrigDay
Receiving the news that you have ALS can feel like a seismic shift in your life. It’s a moment that can be overwhelming, filled with a flood of emotions ranging from shock and disbelief to fear and sadness. It’s okay to feel all of these emotions and to give yourself the time and space to process them. Remember that while ALS brings immense challenges, it doesn’t define you. You are still the same person with hopes, dreams, and a unique journey ahead. Lean on your support system, take things one day at a time, and know that there are resources and communities available to help you navigate this new chapter of your life. #alsawareness #als #alsadvocates #hope #joy #cure #alswarrior #alsiseverywhere #alsiseverywhere #icebucketchallenge #alsresearch #lougehrig #lougehrigsdiseasesucks #lougehrigday #motorneurondisease #mnd @rainerh1962 @stelgkamp @imdyingtotellyoupodcast @heralsstory @iamalsorg @als @livinginyellow @team_donovan_cincy @als.advocacy @dellalarsensclasstpt
Join us at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday, June 2, for the @kcroyals' #LouGehrigDay game against the @padres! Before the game, we'll join our friends from the @permobilfoundation for a special presentation to an ALS family on the field. ⚾ The Blue Moon Taproom, located in the right field at Kauffman Stadium, has been reserved for Live Like Lou, Permobil, and our friends from Lou Gehrig's fraternity, Phi Delta Theta. 🥳 Your ticket includes access to the taproom, food, beverages (alcohol and non-alcoholic), and the ability to watch the game from this section. 🌭🍺 Gates open at 11:40 a.m. Get tickets through the 🔗 in our bio. #livelikelou #als #lougehrig #lougehrigsdisease #mlb #baseball #LG4Day
Join #ALSUnitedCT and come out to the ballpark on June 2nd as we honor Lou Gehrig's legacy and celebrate the people making a difference in the battle against #ALS. Get your tickets by clicking below! @hartfordyardgoats https://ow.ly/q3BC50RvSJb #LouGehrigDay #ALSUnited #YardGoats #NoGoatsNoGlory
Fundraising for the ALS Association is a big deal for us... We want to invite all of you to join us on June 2nd as we fundraise for a cause that is near and dear to our hearts. In 2021, Major League Baseball announced that June 2nd will hereby be known as “Lou Gehrig Day". The annual, league-wide event will be a time not only to honor and celebrate the legacy of the Hall of Fame first baseman but to raise awareness and funds to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the awful disease that ended Gehrig’s life and informally bears his name. Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Those afflicted lose their ability to walk, talk, eat and, eventually, breathe. ALS can affect anyone, anywhere, at any time, and, while scientists are making some strides in understanding the disease and potential treatments, there is no cure. The average life expectancy after diagnosis with ALS is only 2 to 5 years. We would love for you to join us on Sunday, June 2nd for our 4th annual Lou Gehrig Day at Blue Barn to benefit the ALS Association. Last year, with our community's help we were able to donate $10,000 to the ALS Association. This year we are hoping to donate even more! Mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more details! ⚾️ Not sure you can attend, but feel led to make a donation to support our cause? Use the link below to contribute your donation to our local chapter of the ALS Association which helps local individuals living with the diagnosis of ALS. www.bluebarncidery.com/lou-gehrig-day #bluebarncidery #lougehrigday #june2 #alsassociation #fundraiser #ballparknightatbluebarncidery #communitysupport #giveback @als @alsofgny
Day 3: “Day 3: Today, I’m reminded of the importance of self-care. Whether it’s enjoying a favorite hobby or simply taking a moment to breathe, prioritizing my well-being is essential. Some of my favorite self care activities are spending as much time with my family, watching my son fish, sitting on my deck meditating or watching the sunset, connecting with my ALS friends, therapy, going to the stretch lab @stretchlabftwright @soulworxbymisty, watching sports @reds @bengals @ndfootball, being present in the moment as much as I possibly can, #als #selfcare #meditation #als #alsawarenessmonth #meditativeart #meditating #lougehrig #lougehrigsdisease #lougehrigday #motorneurondisease #mdm #alswarrior #alsadvocates
Join us at Target Field on Tuesday, June 11, for the @twins' #LouGehrigDay game against the @rockies! ⚾ As a result of Carlos Correa being named a finalist for the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, Phi Delta Theta will join the Live Like Lou Foundation on the field before the game to recognize Carlos and present a special gift to an ALS family. Get tickets through the 🔗 in our bio. #livelikelou #als #lougehrig #lougehrigsdisease #mlb #baseball #LG4Day
Join us for an unforgettable day at the ballpark as we honor a legend and raise awareness for #ALS for Lou Gehrig Day with the Chicago White Sox! We can't wait to see you on May 26. Click the link in our bio to buy your tickets now. A portion of all ticket sales will help support our Foundation. Once you purchase your tickets, please email Kim at [email protected] for more information about our pre-game tailgate. #LouGehrigDay #ChicagoWhiteSox
On June 2 and throughout the month, we honor the legacy of #LouGehrig and all who have been impacted by #ALS. @youralsnetwork looks forward to our annual partnership with @MLB as together we raise awareness and celebrate #ourALScommunity. As we await final details from the teams, please complete our interest form if you’d like to attend 2024 #LouGehrigDay Submit here: http://secure.alsnetwork.org/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=3641.
Celebrate Lou Gehrig Day with us! Join the Live Like Lou Foundation and Phi Delta Theta at PNC Park on Tuesday, June 4, for the @pittsburghpirates' #LouGehrigDay game against the @dodgers. ⚾ Before the game, both organizations will be on the field for a special presentation with a local ALS family. Get tickets through the 🔗 in our bio. #livelikelou #als #lougehrig #lougehrigsdisease #mlb #baseball #LG4Day
Join the Live Like Lou Foundation and Phi Delta Theta at Great American Ballpark on Sunday, June 9, for the @reds' #LouGehrigDay game against the @cubs. ⚾ As a result of Hunter Greene being named a finalist for the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, Phi Delta Theta will join the Live Like Lou Foundation on the field before the game to recognize Hunter and present a special gift to an ALS family. Get tickets through the 🔗 in our bio. #livelikelou #als #lougehrig #lougehrigsdisease #mlb #baseball #LG4Day
Join the Live Like Lou Foundation and Phi Delta Theta at Truist Park on Sunday, June 2, for the @braves' #LouGehrigDay game against the @athletics. ⚾ As a result of Matt Olson being named a finalist for the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, Phi Delta Theta will join the Live Like Lou Foundation on the field before the game to recognize Matt and present a special gift to an ALS family. Get tickets through the 🔗 in our bio. #livelikelou #als #lougehrig #lougehrigsdisease #mlb #baseball #LG4Day
Join the Live Like Lou Foundation and Phi Delta Theta at Oracle Park on Sunday, June 2, for the San Francisco Giants' #LouGehrigDay game against the New York Yankees. ⚾ As a result of Mike Yastrzemski being named a finalist for the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, Phi Delta Theta will join the Live Like Lou Foundation on the field before the game to recognize Mike and present a special gift to an ALS family. Get tickets through the 🔗 in our bio. #livelikelou #als #lougehrig #lougehrigsdisease #mlb #baseball #LG4Day
Join us June 2 at Citifield. #LouGehrigDay #Mets #ALSUnited #ALSAwareness #ALS
What’s better than a day at the ballpark? Supporting an amazing cause at the same time! Join us June 2nd! #ALSoklahoma #TulsaDrillers #studio918ftg #ALSsucks #lougehrigday
Join us at a ballpark near you this summer! ⚾ #LouGehrigDay #LG4Day In 2021, MLB announced it would celebrate Lou Gehrig Day league-wide annually on June 2. The date was selected to honor the date Lou became the Yankees' starting first baseman, thus cementing the start of his incredible streak of 2,130 consecutive games played. It is also the day he passed from complications of ALS in 1941. The Live Like Lou team will be in EIGHT cities to celebrate! Tickets can be purchased through the 🔗 in our bio. #livelikelou #als #alsawareness #lougehrig #lougehrigsdisease #mlb #baseball
As we head into this new @bluejays home season, we're reminded of our past event, Take a Swing at ALS where we had 50 of our closest friends join us at a Blue Jays game! Lou Gehrig Day in baseball is coming soon on June 2. Will our Blue Jay friends invite us to join them? #lougehrigday #baseball #MLB #bluejays #toronto #torontobluejays #ALS #LouGehrigsDisease #icebucketchallenge #findacure #MND #motorneuronedisease #cureALS #ALSawareness #ALSaware #ALSresearch #makeALShistory
ALS Community and baseball lovers! We are beyond excited to announce that we have acquired tickets for the 2024 Boston Red Sox’s Lou Gehrig Day Game on June 2nd! We are looking forward to year 2 helping to raise awareness on this special night for the ALS community. We have a limited number of spectator tickets and they are being offered in sets of two (1 request per family). These sets of 2 are not accessible seating however, we do have tickets available with accessible seating. Please note, all tickets are first-come, first served basis until gone. . If you are interested in being part of our group for the LG4 Day at Fenway Park, please email Ashley Corbin at [email protected]. . LG4 Day was adopted in 2022 by the MLB to honor Lou Gehrig - the man for whom the disease was nicknamed back in 1939 when he was a first baseman for the New York Yankees. June 2nd is the day that continues to be celebrated league-wide each year to bring awareness while honoring Lou and all impacted by ALS. We hope to see you there! . #ALS #LG4 #LG4Day #LouGehrig #LouGehrigDay #LG4DayFenway #Boston #RedSox #FenwayPark #ALSCommunity #EndALS #StrikeOutALS
Get ready to soak up the sun and make a difference with the Les Turner ALS Foundation! Join us this summer for some unforgettable fundraising events that promise to make this season even brighter Gather your friends and family, and let's make this summer one to remember as we come together to support the fight against ALS! 💙 Stay tuned for more info. #SummerFundraising #LouGehrigDay #GolfOutings #ALSWalkForLife #togetherwecanbeatals
Did you know that I am the Chair of the Lou Gehrig Day Team for @iamalsorg Well, you do now! And we need you. We are still looking for team leads to work directly with the MLB teams for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Toronto Blue Jays. If you are interested in helping us organize the annual LGD event with one of these teams, DM me and I will get you hooked up! #lougehrigday #iamals #fight2endals
We are still looking for on-the-ground team leads for #LouGehrigDay festivities for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Toronto Blue Jays! If you are interested or want to learn more, send us a DM! #ALS #EndALS
Looking for volunteers to help with this year’s First Responder Ice Bucket Challenge! 🧊🪣June 2nd at Miss Florence Diner! 🚓🚒 #LouGehrigDay #NorthamptonPD #NorthamptonFD #MAStateTroopers #SmithPD
Mark your calendar to join us at a ballpark near you to celebrate @mlb's Lou Gehrig Day! ⚾ For many impacted by ALS, Lou Gehrig Day creates a heightened awareness of the disease and provides hope that continued funding and research will lead to treatments and cures. For Live Like Lou, it's an opportunity to join together with partners in the fight against ALS. Join our friends from @phidelt Phi Delta Theta (Lou Gehrig's Fraternity!), the Permobil Foundation, and members of the ALS community for a Lou Gehrig Day celebration in a city near you. Use the 🔗 in our bio to learn more about Live Like Lou's Lou Gehrig Day plans! #livelikelou #als #alsawareness #lougehrig #lougehrigdisease #mlb #baseball #lougehrigday #lg4day
There are moments in sports that will never be forgotten. Certainly those moments are goals scored, baskets made, and record times set at crucial moments in a playoff or Olympics. But... there are also those incredible moments at any level of sports where triumph over tragedy shines a light on not the skill of an athlete but their character. On July 4th, 1939, Lou Gehrig had one of those moments, when at a packed Yankee Stadium he announced his retirement from the game he loved because of an ALS diagnosis. Like so many of the people we are privileged to serve Mr. Gehrig believed that life was a gift; and that he was grateful. "So I close in saying that I may have had a tough break, but I have an awful lot to live for." 2024 is the 85th Anniversary of that iconic speech and the ALS Society of New Brunswick & Nova Scotia is looking for help in celebrating the incredible spirit people living with ALS and their families live with every day. In 2021 Major League Baseball established June 2nd as Lou Gehrig day. The ALS Society is looking for members of teams from all leagues to take the field for 15 minutes on June 2nd, and choose a “Lou Gehrig” to read that iconic speech, video the moment and post it on the team’s social media platforms, sharing it with the ALS Society. Wouldn’t it be amazing to get a movement like this going across the country on June 2nd? Imagine the lessons young players could receive about life? Imagine the hope! And what awareness we could create together. If you are interested in helping the ALS Society with this awesome project, please contact Trey at [email protected] or Kimberly Carter at [email protected]. #LouGehrigsDisease #LouGehrigDay #ALSCommunity
This picture was 2 years ago today in Costa Rica. I know most people are thinking oh so cute, pretty background, what a fun time etc... but I have talked to few ALS people and we almost all say it is hard to look back on I call it "pre me" . Me without ALS. It brings up lots of emotions. To me this picture means so much. I look at it and think so many things. It brings so many emotions joy, freedom, strength, love, heart break, gut wrenching, hope, frustration, weakness, cheerful, determination and really I could keep going on. I was standing and not only standing but was able to pick up my babies. Not only that but have the balance and strength to hold my phone, my son and walk. I will cherish this picture that I was able to take myself with him forever and always! #als #alscaregivers #alsstory #heralsstory #alssurvivor #alsawareness #alscure #cureals #alsnewstoday #iamals #lougehrigdisease #lougehrigday
Our community has lost this beautiful soul, a kind friend and loving father to his amazing daughter. I have lost a special friend, Adam Wilson. 💜 You will be greatly missed and always remembered. Adam was instrumental in getting MLB to agree to the nationwide Lou Gehrig Day, at all MLB ballparks, every June 2nd. Remember this Mason, Ohio legend when you go to your ballpark!⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️ Rest peacefully, Adam. @iamalsorg @mlb @reds #als #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #mlb
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig game used from Flawless Baseball 2022 FOTL pulled for @goelder on @loupetheapp !!! /5 and so sick! @goelder @loupetheapp @paniniamerica #whodoyoucollect #baberuth #baberuthbaseball #lougehrig #lougehrigday #yankeescards #yankeesnation #yankeescollector #groupbreaks #cardinvesting
"I did not go there to look at [Lou] Gehrig. I did not even know what position he played, but he played in the outfield against Rutgers and socked a couple of balls a mile. I sat up and took notice. I saw a tremendous youth, with powerful arms and terrific legs. I said, here is a kid who can't miss." - Yankee scout Paul Krichell #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees
Lou Gehrig posing with baseballs on the day of his 2,000 game streak. With 17 seasons for the New York Yankees, Gehrig played in a total of 2,130 consecutive MLB games. His streak began on June 1,1925 and continued until May 2, 1939, when he voluntarily benched himself due to health issues. #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees
Lou Gehrig totaled a whopping 400+ total bases in five different seasons, hitting a peak of 447 in 1927. The third highest single season leader for total bases in history, showing how his records continue to withstand the test of time. 📷: Boston Public Library #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees
In 1942, Frank Graham immortalized Lou Gehrig with the iconic book "Lou Gehrig: A Quiet Hero." In a touching moment captured on film, Graham’s son, Frank Graham Jr., is sporting Gehrig's Yankee cap, showcasing the deep admiration passed from father to son. Reflecting on the encounter with his idol, he humorously recalled being struck by the observation that Gehrig's head seemed oddly smaller than his own. 📷: Bookbid Rare Books #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees #frankgraham
Later in Lou’s career, timid young players new to the team often found comfort in Gehrig, a man who stood in their shoes just a few years prior. While some of the seasoned players would tease the newcomers, Gehrig embraced them by becoming a mentor and guide. For example, Frankie Crosetti reflected on joining the Yankees in 1932, "I was very quiet, you know. I never opened my mouth. Lou made me feel like I belonged." 📷: Baseball History Comes Alive! #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees #frankiecrosetti
Gehrig traded his baseball hat for a cowboy hat in the 1938 film “Rawhide.” In this classic Western movie, Gehrig played himself in a minor role. 📷: Bettmann/CORBIS #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees #rawhide
Before his baseball career exploded, Lou Gehrig attended Columbia University to study engineering. When asked why he decided to abandon his intent to pursue the subject further, he replied, "There's no getting away from it, a fellow has to eat. At the end of my sophomore year my father was taken ill and we had to have money. I had been playing on the college ball team and I had had eight offers to join professional clubs. So when there was no money coming in there was nothing for me to do but sign up." 📷: Columbia University #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees
Thankful to have gotten to see the World Series Champs in person this season (with no help from Lancer 🙄). Congrats to The @rangers on a history making season and Thank Goodness for the shortest offseason! #texasrangers #LouGehrigDay #babeswithmobilityaids #alssucks #heralsstory
Before he became a baseball legend, Lou Gehrig's journey to sports stardom ignited in the hallways of New York’s public schools. Gehrig excelled not just in baseball and football but also made waves in the pool. 📷: Bettmann/Getty Images #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees #football #swimming
Lou Gehrig sharing a heartwarming moment with young fan Charlie Rhode, age 5, just before the start of the All-Star game featuring talents from the American and National Leagues in Cleveland on July 8. The American League secured a 4-1 victory. 📷: Bettmann/Getty Images #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees
“When you have a wife who has been a tower of strength and shown more courage than you dreamed existed - that's the finest I know.” - Lou Gehrig #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees #eleanorgehrig
Ready to knock it out of the park. 📷: Bettmann/Getty Images #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees
Holding down first base. 📷: Bettmann/Getty Images/Fine Art America #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees
17 hand fractures and 2,130 games later, Lou Gehrig had a recovery game as strong as his swing. 📷: Bettmann/Getty Images #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig taking a wild rodeo ride, right after dominating the Cardinals in the 1928 World Series. 📷: NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees #baberuth
After his retirement from baseball, Gehrig took on a new role as City Parole Commissioner. In this candid moment from October 1939, he can be seen diligently studying books on crime to prepare for the job. 📷: NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees
Throwback to an Unforgettable 2023 Lou Gehrig Day! 🔙 Remember the incredible energy and unity we felt on Lou Gehrig Day this June with the White Sox (6/2) and Cubs (6/15)? They were days filled with hope, awareness, and a shared commitment to end ALS. 🧡⚾ Stay tuned because we're gearing up for an even bigger and more impactful Lou Gehrig Day in 2024 with Major League Baseball. Together, we will strike out ALS! 💪 #TBT #LouGehrigDay #ALSawareness
An exclusive glimpse capturing Lou Gehrig’s legendary swing from the umpire’s vantage point behind the fence, a rare moment in baseball history. Poised for action during spring training, Gehrig stands ready to face pitcher Steve Sundra. The back of the photograph identifies Arndt Jorgens as the catcher. 📷: Sports Collectors Daily #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees
In 1929, during the baseball off-season, we catch a glimpse of Lou Gehrig in a different setting—working at the Appensellar, Allen and Hill stockbrokers’ office. Gehrig had an eye on a potential career shift into the finance world once his baseball journey concluded. #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees
On Aug. 17, Lou Gehrig made history by stepping onto the field for his 1,308 consecutive game in St. Louis against the Browns, shattering the previous record held by Everett Scott, the former shortstop for both the Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. Gehrig received a trophy before commencing the game that would etch his name in the record books. From left to right: William Harridge, the President of the American League; E.G. Brands, the editor of Sporting News; Lou Gehrig; and Joe Sewell, the Yankee third baseman, known for his own remarkable streak of 1,103 consecutive games before an unfortunate illness interrupted his streak. 📷: Getty Images/Bettmann #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees
One of our favorite events throughout the year is the nationwide #LouGehrigDay that takes place at every @mlb stadium on June 2nd! @lg4day began in 2021 and we can’t wait to see all of the amazing ways this day grows in the ALS and baseball communities! You can learn more at als.net/lg4day.
It's hard to explain how I once felt like I could control my life and be able to do it all for my family to slowly losing the ability to do things for my children and how it feels as a mother to 4 beautiful little humans who rely on you to take care of them when you now really only have the strength and energy to putt around the house. Unfortunately even cleaning up my house is getting more and more difficult. It has been about 2 month now that I am no longer really able to drive. To have to be taken everywhere. I feel like a child asking to be picked up and it SUCKS! I LOVED to drive. I miss it deeply. The freedom to be able to drive is like like winning a million bucks. I have been mourning the loss of the independence that ALS takes from you this last week and to know it's only getting worse is definitely a mind game. I try to take in every moment on the days that I get to get a ride to go get my children from school. I miss picking them up from school. Seeing their backpacks as big as them as they try to pile in the car and be so excited to tell you what happened at school that day. This was us waiting in the walk up line. I was so happy to be able to go get my girls from school this last week. It was my first time getting them this year and it was wonderful. Let's STRIKE OUT ALS! #als #alsadvocate #alscure #lougehrigdisease #lougehrigday #alscaregivers #alsnewstoday #alseducation #astro #astroworld #houstonastros
Swingin' for the fences and making history. 📷: Getty Images #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees
Two baseball legends. 📷: Bettmann Archive #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees #baberuth
Give it up for 100 years of Gehrig Greatness! A century ago, Lou Gehrig took his first swing toward legendary status by hitting his first ever MLB home run against the Boston Red Sox on September 27, 1923. Fifteen years later, he ended his baseball career with 493 home runs in a game against the Washington Senators. 📷: Sports Illustrated #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankee
One hundred years ago today, Lou Gehrig got his first ever start ever at first base thanks to Yankees Manager Miller Huggins. At 20 years old, he had only played in a handful of games before this moment. “He went for 1-for-2 with two walks and two RBI, the first two of his career. Said hit was also his first career major league home run when he drove home Babe Ruth with a two-run shot in the first inning. Including that game, Gehrig went 9-for-19 in four starts to wrap up his short rookie season. He finished 1923 with a 1.234 OPS, showing a sign of what was still to come in his career,” according to Pinstripe Alley. 📷: Baseball Hall of Fame #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees
Can you believe one of the most famous speeches in baseball history almost never happened? After being diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig made the difficult decision to retire from baseball. To celebrate the player, the Yankees honored him with a ceremony on July 4, 1939. Although Gehrig initially declined to speak, with encouragement from the fans and Yankees manager Joe McCarthy, he decided to step up to the microphone. What followed was a heartfelt speech that left an indelible mark on the world of sports and beyond. His “Luckiest Man” speech serves as a testament to his resilience and the power of the human spirit. 📷: Baseball Hall of Fame #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees #luckiestman
Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio hitting the field with some drills for spring training. 📷: William Greene/Sports Studio Photos/Getty Images #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees #joedimaggio
Gehrig’s secret dream? To swing into action as Tarzan on the big screen 🌿🦍 Gehrig’s agent originally pitched the idea as a way to break him out of his shell. Gehrig was all in, and he even posed for these publicity pictures in a leopard Tarzan outfit. Sadly Hollywood passed on him, claiming they “thought his legs were too muscular.” Instead, the iconic role went to Olympic swimming champion Johnny Weissmuller. 📷: 1 - Acme News Photos #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees #tarzan
3 days without you is long! I missed you babies! Let's STRIKE OUT ALS! #als #alscaregivers #alscure #alshumor #alsadvocate #alsnewstoday #lougehrigdisease #lougehrigday #cureals #strikeoutals #alstexas
Lou Gehrig, along with Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente, are the 3 players in the history of MLB who have days set aside to honor their contributions. Their statues are also the unofficial greeters at the Baseball HoF . Why does Lou’s legacy endure? - Greatness. He’s 3rd all-time in OPS and Slugging % (5th in OPS+), has 3 of the 6 highest season RBI totals, is the all-time 1st baseman WAR leader, won 7 World Series, and with The Babe formed probably the greatest duo in American sports. - Toughness/Dependability. The Iron Horse played in 2,130 straight games (pre modern medicine). They don’t make ‘em like that any more. - Courage in the Face of Adversity. “Luckiest Man”, indeed 🎙️ - Likability. “There was absolutely no reason to dislike him, and no one did.” - Fred Lieb, sportswriter. “Lou was the kind of boy that if you had a son, he’s the kind of person you’d like your son to be.” - teammate, Sam Jones A key collecting goal for me this year was to complete the ‘33 & ‘34 Goudey Gehrig quartet. To me they’re the most attractive of Gehrig’s cards, and beautifully capture his persona - front and back. I’m inspired by these cards & honored to be their caretaker. #thehobby #sportscards #whodoyoucollect #whatdoyoucollect #lougehrig #ironhorse #lougehrigday #goudeycards
Reclining at home, unwinding from time spent on the field. . . . . . 📷: Sports Illustrated/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees
Originally published in 1976, the book “My Luke and I” by Eleanor Gehrig and Joseph Durso expands upon Lou and Eleanor’s eight years of marriage that was cut short by Lou’s diagnosis. Their first six years together were full of excitement with Eleanor being given the title as “First Lady of the Yankees” after traveling with the baseball team. The two years that followed were filled with fear of the unknown and bravery by both the Gehrig’s. 📷: 1 - Everett, 2 - Etsy #lougehrigday #lougehrigdisease #als #alsassociation #baseball #baseballlegend #sports #baseballplayer #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #yankees #newyorkyankees #eleanorgehrig