SCD 8-14 Top Baseball Movies and Moonlight Graham

[tedzan]

Hey Al

I don't mean to be a "kiljoy"....but, I dismiss the validity of any BB Movie list that does not include The Stratton Story.

This 1949 movie featuring Jimmy Stewart in the real life role of Chicago White Sox pitcher Monty Stratton (1934 - 1938), whose promising career was
cut short by a hunting accident. It is an exceptional movie. I highly recommend it.
The cast includes real BB players Joe DiMaggio, Bill Dickey, Gene Bearden, Jimmy Dykes, John Kerr, Wally Berger, "Peanuts" Lowery, Johnny Lindell, etc.

Plus, there is a very interesting back-story regarding Jimmy Stewart's career regarding this movie. If you are interested....stay tuned.


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TED Z

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[ALR-bishop]

You are not killing my joy Ted. Maybe Dan Schlossberg's joy will crushed though. :-)

The Moonlight Graham article was interesting too

[Rhotchkiss]

I forgot Sandlot. Absolute top 10 baseball movie. When he kisses Wendy Peffercorn (or whatever her name is), one of the best moves ever. Love Sandlot!

[slidekellyslide]

Cobb is garbage and doesn't belong anywhere on this list. And Bull Durham is way better than an "honorable mention".

[perezfan]

I disagree with that list in so many ways, I can't begin to list them all. But the snub of The Sandlot probably bugs me the most.

[MikeGarcia]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Hey Al

I don't mean to be a "kiljoy"....but, I dismiss the validity of any BB Movie list that does not include The Stratton Story.

This 1949 movie featuring Jimmy Stewart in the real life role of Chicago White Sox pitcher Monty Stratton (1934 - 1938), whose promising career was
cut short by a hunting accident. It is an exceptional movie. I highly recommend it.
The cast includes real BB players Joe DiMaggio, Bill Dickey, Gene Bearden, Jimmy Dykes, John Kerr, Wally Berger, "Peanuts" Lowery, Johnny Lindell, etc.

Plus, there is a very interesting back-story regarding Jimmy Stewart's career regarding this movie. If you are interested....stay tuned.


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TED Z

T206 Reference
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[MikeGarcia]

[Huysmans]

The top ten list isn't bad for my taste, but I'd have 61 and Cobb instead of 42 and Money Ball on my personal top ten.

[Rookiemonster]

Sandlot when Ruth takes Bennys 1954 Topps hank Aaron RC