Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
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The Lou Gehrig Memorial Award is given annually to a Major League Baseball player who best exhibits the character and integrity of Lou Gehrig, both on the field and off it. The award was created by th
Lou Gehrig, the namesake of the award
Alvin Dark won the inaugural Lou Gehrig Memorial Award in 1955.
Cal Ripken Jr., the 1992 winner, surpassed Gehrig's record for consecutive games played three years later.
Derek Jeter, the 2010 winner, broke Gehrig's record for most hits as a member of the New York Yankees the year before.
Branch Rickey Award
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The Branch Rickey Award was given annually to an individual in Major League Baseball in recognition of his exceptional community service from 1992 to 2014. The award was named in honor of former playe
A Branch Rickey Award plaque at Coors Field
Bobby Valentine won the award in 2002 in recognition of his charitable work for the survivors of the September 11 attacks.
The Moyer Foundation, founded by Jamie Moyer and his wife, supports underprivileged children.