Cubs, Reds, Brewers, Pirates to Honor Lou Gehrig on June 2

Lou Gehrig Day Pregame Ceremony to Take Place

The Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, and Pittsburgh Pirates will all participate in a pregame ceremony on June 2 to honor Lou Gehrig, the legendary New York Yankees first baseman who died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 1941. The ceremony will take place on the 80th anniversary of Gehrig's famous "Luckiest Man" speech, which he delivered at Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1939.

ALS Awareness and Support

The pregame ceremony will raise awareness of ALS and support for the ALS Association. ALS is a progressive neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing muscle weakness and atrophy. There is currently no cure for ALS, but the ALS Association provides support and services to people living with ALS and their families.

The Cubs, Reds, Brewers, and Pirates will all wear special Lou Gehrig Day patches on their uniforms, and the ALS Association will have a presence at each of the four stadiums. Fans are encouraged to donate to the ALS Association and to learn more about the disease.

Conclusion

The Lou Gehrig Day pregame ceremony is a fitting tribute to a legendary baseball player and a reminder of the importance of supporting those who are living with ALS. The Cubs, Reds, Brewers, and Pirates are proud to participate in this event and to help raise awareness of this devastating disease.