Today, MLB announced that June 2 will forever be Lou Gehrig Day. We will celebrate his legacy and honor those we've lost to ALS. In honor of the announcement, we take a look back at some of The Iron Horse's finest moments. | New York Yankees Highlights

ALS often goes by the nickname "Lou Gehrig's disease." Ironically, Gehrig's nickname, "The Iron Horse," was given to him because of his incredible durability. He played 2,130 consecutive games until forced to retire. A record that stood for 56 years. #ALSAwarenessMonth | Tobii Dynavox | Facebook

247K views · 777 reactions | WATCH: On this day in 1939, the Yankees announced that Lou Gehrig would retire. A few weeks later, he gave his famous farewell speech, declaring that "I may have had a tough break, but I have an awful lot to live for." | NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas | Facebook

97K views · 3.8K reactions | "Doctors say new research on Lou Gehrig's disease has made a big breakthrough, giving much of the credit to the #ALSIceBucketChallenge" - CBS News, 8/20 Your donation can make a difference. Grab a bucket and your wallet to join the fight! #EveryAugustUntilACure | The ALS Association | Facebook