The Pride of the Yankees

This biographical drama chronicles the life of famed baseball player Lou Gehrig. The film follows his journey from a modest New York upbringing, pushed by his mother towards engineering, to his stellar career with the New York Yankees. It highlights his romance and marriage to Eleanor Twitchell and his iconic record for consecutive games played. The story culminates in his courageous public battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and his unforgettable farewell speech to his fans.