Athletes who died on June 2

Take a focused look at the athletes who passed away on June 2. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1941 Lou Gehrig

  Lou Gehrig was an American professional baseball first baseman who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, renowned for his durability and powerful hitting. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players in history. [bio]