There isn’t a person in the country that doesn’t know the name of Lou Gehrig. A baseball icon that never let the stardom go to his head, he became one of America’s most famous players. His record breaking averages were only overshadowed by the ALS illness that he brought to the forefront of medical attention.

Lou was born in 1903 from hardworking German immigrant parents and of the four children in the family, he was the only survivor. His mother emphasized the importance of a good education and work ethics. Always excellent in sports, he had a football scholarship to Columbia University. However, when baseball scout saw him play, he was brought into the Yankees team.
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