The Luckiest Man: The Lou Gehrig Story
Lou Gehrig was one of baseball's greatest players, an iron-man first baseman whose career was cut short by the disease that now bears his name. This film revisits his story of triumph and courage, from record-setting seasons to his moving farewell as ALS took hold. It reflects on how a champion faced a devastating diagnosis with grace and gratitude. Warm and inspiring, it is a tribute to resilience in the face of loss. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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