Articles related to "Lou Gehrig"

Babe Ruth still holds quite a few hitting records. But as the heroes of the New Dynasty get a little bit older, they are starting to amke their mark on Yankee history.

Lou Gehrig, baseball player extraordinaire, mentally and emotionally triumphed over ALS.

Promising natural antioxidants appear to be vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). They offer a limited means of dealing with the effects of the disorder.

Yankee captain Derek Jeter is just one hit away from passing Lou Gehrig on the Yankees' all-time hit list after tying Gehrig's mark on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.

Lou Gehrig hit .361, slugged .731, and hit 10 home runs in 35 World Series games. The Yankees won 6 of those 7 World Series.

The development of Lou Gehrig's disease, a disease of the motor neurons, leads to progressive disability as neural control of the skeletal muscles of the body is lost.

The Iron Horse had a poor 1938, batting .295 with 29 home runs, 114 RBIs, and a .523 slugging average. For most players, that would be a nice season, but not for Gehrig.

Little was known about ALS prior to Lou Gehrig's contraction of the disease. Even today, ALS still remains a mystery. This article updates what currently is known.

For decades, Pride of the Yankees was the template for sports movie biographies - a perfect blend of casting, story, script and performance.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, is a devastating neurodegenerative disease. Bringing it to the world's attention can get it deserved recognition and support.

Baseball old timers long debated which of their idols was the all time best at first base. It looks as if today's fans will have a strong candidate of their own.

Some of the most entertaining books in publication are about baseball. Among the best are those that transcend the game with stories reaching beyond the play-by-play.

Studies show that exposure to environmental toxins encountered by soldiers in the first Persian Gulf War is associated with chronic neurological and autoimmune diseases.

Recognizing and treating the causes of malnutrition in ALS, can help promote an increased quality of life

Carl Hubbell's pitching feat against five future Hall of Famers beginning with Ruth and Gehrig helped make the All Star game the midsummer classic.

Learn more about neurological illness and its ramifications on the body. Four well-known disorders represent the larger sea of neurological problems and cures.

A powerful combination of hitters and pitchers gave New York a record number of wins and a World Series sweep in 1927. Many still consider them the best team ever.

Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx were the top sluggers of the 1930s, but they were only the tip of the hitting iceberg in baseball's most offensive-rich decade.

This dynasty, which began with DiMaggio's debut and ended with Gehrig's retirement, was the best team in the world during the darkest days of the Great Depression.

Some of the most entertaining books in publication are about baseball. Among the best are those that transcend the game with stories reaching beyond the play-by-play.

6,917 fans were in attendance when Gehrig's consecutive games played streak reached 2,000. Compare that to the game in which his record was eclipsed.

Yankee Stadium Will Close at the end of the 2008 baseball season. Here are just a few of the memories that it leaves behind.

From the Knickerbockers' pantaloons, ties, and straw hats to the Pittsburgh Pirates' pullover double-knits, the baseball uniform has been anything but uniform.

With so many retired numbers, the New York Yankees may someday be the first team to have a player wear number 100.

Lou Gehrig was the MVP and Joe DiMaggio was the majors' top rookie, yet the possibility of a pay cut for Gehrig was not considered a ridiculous possibility.

Alex Rodriguez has already hit more home runs than Lou Gehrig and may break Barry's career record for home runs, but it would be silly to think that Alex is greater.

Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series championship games seize the attention of American sports lovers.

The Yankees' hitters, led by Gehrig, DiMaggio, Dickey and Lazzeri, were matched against Carl Hubbell and a great Giants' pitching staff.

In 2007, Alex Rodriguez had an outstanding season that compares favorably with the best of Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle, DiMaggio, Mattingly, and Dickey.

Baseball is often regarded as America's favorite pastime. So it's no surprise that it is the most popular and common subject on U.S. postage stamps.

Joe DiMaggio, Cal Ripken and Orel Hershiser head the list of Baseball's Longest and Most Important Streaks.

It hurts me to get on people. I don't like to get on people, because I don't want them to get on me." Bernie Williams

The Phillies haven't been in the playoffs for almost fifteen years. Superstars Chase Utley and Ryan Howard may be just what the Team and the City of Philadelphia need.

Jeter's now an icon, yet it's hard to back it up with just numbers. What defines Jeter sometimes simply can't be defined.

A line drive that might have won the game was caught as DiMaggio disappointed in his first all-star game appearance.

Yankees' owner Colonel Jacob Ruppert's personal physician recommended that Joe have his tonsils removed to cure his bad arm.

After the Yankees blasted the Giants in Game 2, Freddie Fitzsimmons Lost a Heartbreaker at Yankee Stadium in the third game.

The House that Ruth Built is no more. The New York Yankees said goodbye to its famous home since 1923.

DiMaggio, whose work afield was sparkling all afternoon, made a spectacular ninth inning throw to home, cutting off the potential game tying run.

With so many great seasons by so many great MLB players to choose from, it's hard to narrow the best seasons ever down to just ten. Here's a shot, though.

According to many, this was the greatest team in baseball history. Here is a brief summary of the players that led the team to eternal greatness.

With so many great seasons by some of the best MLB hitters to choose from, it's hard to narrow the best seasons ever down to just five. Here's a shot, though.

The American League won the first All Star game and offensively challenged pitcher Lefty Gomez singled home the first run in All Star game history.

After the Yankees won Game 4 in 1938, Joe McCarthy said, "The best club won. We had everything. We are the greatest ball club ever assembled.

After his contract was sold to the Yankees in 1934, DiMaggio played in the Pacific Coast League in 1935, hitting .398 with 34 home runs. He joined the Yankees in 1936.

Sue Mingus' life with Charles was tumultuous, passionate, worrisome and joyful She relives those moments with her book named after one of his greatest compositions.

Your diet may be lacking in sufficient vitamin E.

The screwball acts the opposite of the curveball. It literally fades away in the opposite direction than the hitter is expecting. Here is a primer on the pitch.

General Mills' Wheaties retains its reputation as perhaps sports' most respected endorsement.despite the loss of Olympic Swim Champ Michael Phelps to rival Kellogg,

Mickey Mantle was one of the all-time greats in baseball history. As great as he was, some say he never reached his full potential. Here's a part of his story.