Henry Louis Gehrig

Henry Louis Gehrig was a legendary American baseball player, renowned for his exceptional skill as a first baseman with the New York Yankees. Active from the 1920s to the early 1930s, he was known for his power hitting and durability, earning the nickname "The Iron Horse." Gehrig's career was tragically cut short by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurological disease now often called Lou Gehrig’s disease. Despite his illness, he remains a symbol of resilience and sportsmanship, with his legacy celebrated for both his athletic achievement and his character.