Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Yankees and Dodgers Honor Lou Gehrig with No. 4 Patches on Lou Gehrig Day
In 2025, the Yankees and Dodgers honored baseball legend Lou Gehrig with special patches on their uniforms at Dodger Stadium.
This was part of Lou Gehrig Day, an annual event to raise awareness about ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
The event included wearing the number 4 patch and red wristbands, along with special stadium displays.
Gehrig, a famous Yankee, was diagnosed with ALS, which ended his career.
The event aims to remember Gehrig and support ALS research.
It brings players and fans together for a common cause.
The Yankees and Dodgers wore No. 4 patches on June 1, 2025, in Los Angeles to honor Lou Gehrig.
This was part of the annual Lou Gehrig Day to raise awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Players, coaches, and umpires wore the patch on their uniforms.
Special gear and events, including wristbands and stadium displays, were part of the day.
The event aims to support ALS research and honor Lou Gehrig's legacy.
- Who
- The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers honored Lou Gehrig.
- What
- The teams wore special No. 4 patches on their jerseys.
- When
- On June 1, 2025.
- Where
- At Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
- Why
- To remember Lou Gehrig and raise awareness for ALS research.
- Event
- Lou Gehrig Day
- Date
- June 1, 2025
- Teams Involved
- Yankees and Dodgers
- Location
- Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
- Purpose
- To honor Lou Gehrig and raise awareness for ALS
- Special Features
- No. 4 patches, red wristbands, special bases and scorecards
- ALS Affected
- About 20,000 Americans