This 1942 film, directed by Sam Wood, chronicles the life of the legendary baseball player Lou Gehrig, portrayed by Gary Cooper. The narrative follows Gehrig’s journey from his humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated figure in Major League Baseball, highlighting his perseverance and dedication to the sport. The film also stars Teresa Wright as Gehrig’s supportive wife, Eleanor. Notably, the movie received 11 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won the Oscar for Best Film Editing. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.