‘The Pride of the Yankees’ opens in New York City 70 years ago today (1942)


Video: 'The Pride of the Yankees' clip

(Wednesday, July 15, 1942)The Pride of the Yankees, a tribute film to the legendary New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig, opened today at the Astor Theater in New York City.

Directed by Sam Wood, the film stars Gary Cooper, Teresa Wright, Walter Brennan, Babe Ruth and Dan Duryea.