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Why is the disease ALS also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease?
That is because when Lou Gehrig, a popular baseball player with the Yankees was diagnosed with ALS, anyone after Lou, who was diagnosed , would be compared to the person, the infamous Lou Gehrig, who in all honesty made ALS known to the public.
What was the date when Lou Gehrig was diagnosed with ALS?
Lou Gehrig's diagnosis was confirmed on June 19, 1939, it was his 36th birthday. The tests were confirmed positive at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
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.
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