On this day in 1941, we lost Lou Gehrig to ALS. Today is also the first day the "Iron Horse" began his playing streak at 1st base. He would go on to play 2,130 consecutive games. #MLB is commemorating this moment by celebrating the first #LouGehrigDay.

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Today is #LouGehrigDay across MLB, celebrating Gehrig‘s life and helping raise awareness and money in the fight against ALS. Gehrig became the Yankees’ starting first baseman on this date in 1925 and passed away on this date in 1941.

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