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Eleanor Grace Gehrig (née Twitchell; March 6, 1904 – March 6, 1984) was an American philanthropist, socialite, and memoirist, known as the wife of American baseball player Lou Gehrig. After Gehrig's death she continued to promote his legacy and contribute to Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) research.
2 de mai. de 2015 · The Professional Widow: Eleanor Gehrig’s Life After Lou. Written by ninaslarson. June 1942: New York City. You know, when I first sat down in the projection room, I thought to myself “I won’t look at the picture. I cannot bear to have those memories come back to haunt me.”
22 de abr. de 2013 · Learn about the life and legacy of Eleanor Gehrig, the wife of Lou Gehrig, the legendary Yankees first baseman and ALS victim. Read about her childhood, marriage, career, and memoir in this comprehensive biography.
3 de jul. de 2023 · Eleanor Gehrig was the wife of the legendary baseball player Lou Gehrig, who died of ALS in 1941. She supported him throughout his career and illness, and became known as the "First Lady of the Yankees".
4 de jan. de 2024 · Learn about Eleanor Gehrig, the wife of baseball legend Lou Gehrig, who died of ALS in 1941. Discover how she managed his estate, championed his memory, and advocated for ALS research and awareness.
8 de mar. de 1984 · Eleanor Gehrig, the widow of Lou Gehrig, the great Yankee first baseman of half a century ago, died Tuesday night at Presbyterian Hospital. She was 79 years old, and had been ill...
Gehrig lived with his parents until 1933, when he was 30 years old. His mother ruined all of Gehrig's romances until he met Eleanor Twitchell (1905–1984) in 1932; they began dating the next year and married in September. She was the daughter of Chicago Parks Commissioner Frank Twitchell.
