Events tagged with "als"

Historical Events tagged with "als"

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Sports & Recreation

Lou Gehrig Retires Amid ALS Diagnosis

July 4th, 1939 85 years ago

At Yankee Stadium, Lou Gehrig, recently diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, addressed the crowd expressing gratitude for his career, declaring himself 'the luckiest man on the face of the earth.' Despite his health challenges, he highlighted the support of teammates, fans, and family. This heartfelt farewell marked the end of his illustrious baseball career, deeply resonating with those present and the sports community at large.