Flipboard Culture Desk on Nostr: Today is Lou Gehrig day, when Major League Baseball teams recognize the New York ...

Today is Lou Gehrig day, when Major League Baseball teams recognize the New York Yankees legend who died from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at age 37, 85 years ago today. Yahoo Sports' Jake Mintz talked to Sarah Langs, baseball's preeminent researcher (she is the research and content manager for MLB.com), who watches every game, providing a constant stream of insights and stats for writers and reporters, all while living with ALS herself. "The support I’ve received from across the sport is truly beyond words. I often say baseball is the best because its people are the best, and I’ve been overwhelmed by the support — in a good way.

“And that spirit of support predates ALS, for the record.”

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