A Touching Story Of Resilience

The Pride of the Yankees: A Classic Sports Drama

A Touching Story of Resilience

The Pride of the Yankees is a 1942 American sports drama film that tells the story of the life and career of famed baseball player Lou Gehrig.

A True American Hero

Henry Louis Gehrig, born Heinrich Ludwig Gehrig, was an American professional baseball first baseman who played for the New York Yankees from 1923 to 1939. He was known for his consistent hitting and durability, playing in 2,130 consecutive games, a record that stood for 56 years.