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Saturday, July 04, 2009

Gehrig, veterans honored this weekend | MLB.com: News

We wish a Happy Fourth of July to everyone! Be safe and have fun!

This year, the Fourth of July is being celebrated at home ballparks in two ways that each empower and enable fans to help an important cause. Today, every home team will conduct a special on-field ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s farewell speech—in an effort to raise awareness through and financial support for organizations leading the fight against ALS, the disease that claimed his life and bears his name. And all weekend long, players again will wear those red Stars & Stripes caps as part of national fundraising and awareness initiatives for Welcome Back Veterans, a program that addresses the mental health and job needs of returning military veterans.

Jim Furtado Posted: July 04, 2009 at 12:46 PM | 1 comment(s) | Login to Bookmark
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   1. Gamingboy Posted: July 04, 2009 at 01:10 PM (#3242028)
4th of July: America, Fireworks, Baseball, Barbecue, Twilight Zone marathons, Lou Gehrig remembrance and Hot-Dog Eating Contests.

I love the 4th of July.
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