Lou Gehrig's Devoted Wife: Eleanor Gehrig's Legacy
A Philanthropist, Socialite, and Memoirist
Eleanor Grace Gehrig, born Eleanor Twitchell on March 6, 1904, was an American philanthropist, socialite, and memoirist. She is best known as the wife of famed baseball player Lou Gehrig.
A Love Story Cut Short
Eleanor and Lou Gehrig's marriage lasted less than eight years before Lou's tragic death from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 1941. She remained a widow for nearly forty-three years, dedicating her life to preserving his legacy and supporting others affected by ALS.
First Lady of Baseball
Upon her husband's passing, Eleanor Gehrig became known as the "First Lady of Baseball." She was instrumental in establishing the Lou Gehrig Memorial Fund, which has raised millions of dollars for ALS research and patient care.
Support from Babe Ruth and Mayor La Guardia
The news of Lou Gehrig's death sent shockwaves through the sports world and beyond. Babe Ruth and his wife, Claire, immediately went to the Gehrig home to offer their condolences. Mayor Fiorello La Guardia ordered all flags in New York City to be flown at half-staff in honor of Lou Gehrig.
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