Peter Frates, Wife Welcome Baby Daughter Into World

Peter Frates is the inspirational force behind the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Peter Frates and his wife Julie welcomed a new baby girl to the world this weekend. Frates, a former baseball captain at Boston College, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease two years ago.

Peter has emerged as the national spokesman for the fight against ALS. He was the driving motivation behind the now viral Ice Bucket Challenge.

Julie gave birth to Lucy Fitzgerald Frates. She weighed in at 7 lbs., 8 oz.

The Boston Herald originally reported the couple had been expecting a child back in February. 

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