Lou Gehrig

On this date in 1942, Lou Gehrig dies of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at age 37.

"In the beginning, I used to make a terrible play a game. Then I got so I'd make one a week and finally I'd pull a bad one out about once a month. Now, I'm trying to keep it down to one a season."

Lou Gehrig

On this date in 1941, Lou Gehrig dies of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at age 37.

"In the beginning, I used to make a terrible play a game. Then, I got so I'd make one a week and finally I'd pull a bad one about once a month. Now, I'm trying to keep it down to one a season."