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There is no exact date of course, but Lou Gehrig showed showed signs of the disease during spring training of 1939. At the start of the season, the condition worsened, Gehrig could hardly field groundballs. Playing in 8 games he got only 4 singles in 28 at bats which is about a .143 batting average. This is in contrast to a .295 average the year before i believe. So it is believe Gehrig got the disease sometime after 1938 and before the 1939 season perhaps. Medical records may exist of the date Gehrig entered the Mayo Clinic and was diagnosed.
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∙ 13y agoIt was confirmed that Lou Gehrig had ALS on June 19, 1939. It was his 36th birthday.
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Was Lou Gehrig hispanic?
No. Lou Gehrig was of German descent.
Who is better cal ripken jr or Lou gehrig?
lou gehrig
What were Lou Gehrig's nicknames?
Lou Gehrig was known as "The Iron Horse" and "Larrupin Lou" during his career.
Which hand did Lou Gehrig throw with?
Lou Gehrig used his left hand to throw.
Did Jackie mitchell marry Lou Gehrig?
did jackie mitchell marry Lou Gehrig
How old was Lou Gehrig at death?
Because he got a illness called ALS or lou gehrig diase
What is the name of the illness often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease?
ALS -Lou Gehrig's DiseaseOn June 2, 1941 at the age of 37, Lou Gehrig succumbed to Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) known today as "Lou Gehrig's disease"
Is Lou Gehrig's disease an acute or a chronic illness?
It can be both depending on the type.
What did Lou Gehrig stand for?
Lou Gehrig was the model of consistency.
Was Lou Gehrig hispanic?
No. Lou Gehrig was of German descent.
Was Lou Gehrig a black man?
No. Lou Gehrig was white.
Who is better cal ripken jr or Lou gehrig?
lou gehrig
Did Lou Gehrig's mom work?
Yes. Lou Gehrig's mother was a maid.
What is an fact about Lou Gehrig?
He had a disease named after him known as: (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
What is Lou Gehrig's birthday?
Lou Gehrig was born on June 19, 1903.
What was one obstacle Lou Gehrig had to overcome?
ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease
Famous people with Lou Gehrig's disease?
Lou Gehrig and Stephen Hawkings.
