One-of-a-kind Lou Gehrig Day cards to be auctioned

By Jason Foster | May 31, 2024

Lou Gehrig's life and legacy continue to be remembered and celebrated more than 80 years after his passing. Now, baseball fans of all teams have an opportunity to keep his memory alive while also giving hope to those fighting the disease that took his life.

Starting Sunday, June 2, to help commemorate Lou Gehrig Day, MLB Auctions will hold a special auction to benefit the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS. Among the items up for bid will be one-of-a-kind Gehrig Day baseball cards -- one for each team -- featuring players selected by MLB writer and researcher Sarah Langs, who is battling ALS and will be honored by the Phillies on Lou Gehrig Day at Citizens Bank Park.

Lou Gehrig Day Auction

The players Langs selected are tied to Gehrig through a unique statistical connection, their support for the ALS community or their passion for baseball. The auction will also give fans a chance to bid on what's been dubbed a "Priceless New York Yankees" experience, provided by Mastercard.

ALS, commonly called Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a progressive and terminal neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord. It eventually leads to muscle weakness and atrophy. The disease affects about 30,000 people in the U.S. and about 500,000 around the world. It can affect anyone of any age, race or gender, and there is no cure.

By bidding on the items up for auction, fans can play a small role in helping improve the future of ALS treatment, as well as the quality of life for those affected.

Players featured on the special Gehrig Day cards are:

Angels: Mike Trout

Astros: Yordan Alvarez

Athletics: Zack Gelof

Blue Jays: Justin Turner

Braves: Chris Sale

Brewers: Rhys Hoskins

Cardinals: Paul Goldschmidt

Cubs: Dansby Swanson

Diamondbacks: Christian Walker

Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani

Giants: Logan Webb