Today the Angels are conducing a ceremony to commemorate the farewell speech Lou Gehrig made at the Yankee Stadium to support and help find a cure for ALS – it certainly puts a new spin on the American Fourth of July festivities. One of the American Idol finalists, Michael Johns, will be singing the national anthem before the Angels’ game against the Baltimore Orioles in their quest to raise financial support and awareness for ALS organizations.
Mike Scioscia, the Angels’ manager said,
“What Lou Gehrig is about is a model for players to realize and the dedication he had for this game, how hard he played. The mantra of playing every day is a great lesson for kids. To have a tribute for the person Lou Gehrig was, his presence, I think that says a lot and is the least we can do for someone who did so much for baseball.”
MLB.com – Angels Honor Gehrig on Fourth of July