lou gehrig

Thân thiện

Lou Gehrig stands at home plate, ready to swing his bat.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Baseball player who died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (1903-1941): Lou Gehrig was a famous American professional baseball first baseman for the New York Yankees. His career was cut short by the disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is now commonly referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease" in his honor.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Lou Gehrig was known for his durability and consecutive games streak.
  • The disease that ended Lou Gehrig's career is a form of motor neuron disease.

Advanced Usage

• "Lou Gehrig's disease": A common name for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
  • Fundraisers are held to support research for Lou Gehrig's disease.

Variants and Related Words

• Gehrig (noun): A shortened, informal reference to Lou Gehrig.
  • Gehrig was a legend in baseball history.

Synonyms

• Henry Louis Gehrig: His full birth name.
• The Iron Horse: A popular nickname referencing his durability and consecutive games played streak.

Học thuật

Noun

1. baseball player who died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (1903-1941)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Gehrig
• Lou Gehrig
• Henry Louis Gehrig