Pride of the Yankees

Magazine Enterprises' Pride of the Yankees (1949) is a single-issue comic that adapts the inspiring true story of baseball legend Lou Gehrig, chronicling his rise from a young athlete to a New York Yankees icon. Written by Gardner F. Fox and illustrated by Ogden Whitney, this heartfelt biography captures Gehrig's remarkable career and his courageous battle with ALS, offering a poignant tribute to one of America's most beloved sports figures. Though brief, it stands as a classic example of early comic book biography, blending sports drama with a deeply human narrative.