Jun. 1—The Atlanta Braves will celebrate Lou Gehrig, the Hall of Famer who inspired the ongoing movement to end Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, during their game with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday at Truist Park.
The focus of Lou Gehrig Day will be on remembering the New York Yankees legend's legacy and all those lost to the disease that bears his name, raising awareness and funds for research of ALS, and celebrating the groups and individuals who have led the pursuit for a cure.
June 2 was specifically chosen as the date for Lou Gehrig Day as it marks when Gehrig became the Yankees' starting first baseman, thus cementing the start of his famed streak of 2,130 consecutive games played, as well as the day he died from complications of ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease.