Lou Gehrig
Lou Gehrig was an American professional baseball player, renowned as one of the greatest first basemen in Major League Baseball history. He played his entire career for the New York Yankees from 1923 to 1939, earning the nickname 'The Iron Horse' due to his durability and consecutive game streak. Gehrig was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 1939, which later became popularly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. His battle with the illness brought significant attention to ALS, and he is remembered both for his remarkable athletic achievements and for raising awareness about this devastating disease.
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Lou Gehrig was a prominent player for the Yankees, known for his impressive offensive contributions.
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Lou Gehrig is the namesake of ALS, having died from the disease two years after his diagnosis.
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Lou Gehrig is also behind Babe Ruth in the all-time home run list for the Yankees.
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Lou Gehrig is often associated with ALS, which is sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease.
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