Athletes Who Were Taken From Us Way Too Soon

ALS Forced Lou Gehrig To Retire

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One of the most iconic baseball players, Gehrig was suffering from ALS. It made sense when his performance on the field dissipated into nothing.

His infamous speech on July 4, 1939, is one of the most memorable moments in sports. Two years later, Gehrig died from the disease.