Letter, 1939, June 19.

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Letter, 1939, June 19.

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Letter, June 19, 1939, from Harold Habein explaining Gehrig's illness, which was revealed to be Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Habein further explains that Gehrig can on longer play baseball, but may continue to serve in an executive position. The letter is written on Mayo Clinic letterhead.

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Gehrig, Lou, 1903-1941

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Lou Gehrig played his entire career with the New York Yankees (1923-1939). He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. From the description of Letter, [1939-1941]. (National Baseball Hall of Fame). WorldCat record id: 47294733 ...

Habein, Harold C.

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Harold C. Habein was a doctor at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Lou Gehrig played his entire career with the New York Yankees (1923-1939). He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. From the description of Letter, 1939, June 19. (National Baseball Hall of Fame). WorldCat record id: 47294739 ...