This Fourth of July brings with it a special anniversary for New Yorkers. On this day 85 years ago Yankees baseball great Lou Gehrig, suffering from ALS, the neurodegenerative illness now known as ...

Lou Gehrig, the New York City boy who grew up to be one of the greatest baseball stars of all time, died at 10:10 o’clock last night at his home on Delafield Ave., Fieldston, Bronx.

What is Lou Gehrig’s Day? The day began in 2021 as a “league-wide day” on the baseball calendar, said the MLB. “MLB’s efforts will raise awareness and funds for ALS research and ...

Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig, who had played in 2,130 consecutive games, took to the bench on May 2, 1939, at his own request and looked on forlornly as his teammates warmed up for their game ...