The Iron Horse ◆ Facing a Devastating Illness with Courage
The greatness of an athlete cannot be measured by records alone. Lou Gehrig, legendary star of the New York Yankees, set the immortal record of 2,130 consecutive games and was admired for his character as much as his talent.
In The Pride of the Yankees, Gehrig’s life is portrayed from his glory days alongside Babe Ruth to his battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, later called “Lou Gehrig’s disease.” Even as illness took away his strength, he remained a symbol of courage
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