Eight Men Out: buncha poppycock?

[luciobar1980]

Hey guys, what do you think of this film? Is it generally regarded by baseball guys as Hollywood Fluff?

[Pre War Starter]

My all time favorite baseball film.
I am a 1919 Series collector and I absolutely love it.

[RUKen]

Originally Posted by luciobar1980

Hey guys, what do you think of this film? Is it generally regarded by baseball guys as Hollywood Fluff?

The film is visually appealing, but it is based on the Eliot Asinof book of the same name that has been largely debunked by SABR. You can read a summary of their major findings here: https://sabr.org/eight-myths-out

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by RUKen

The film is visually appealing, but it is based on the Eliot Asinof book of the same name that has been largely debunked by SABR. You can read a summary of their major findings here: https://sabr.org/eight-myths-out

Thanks for posting the SABR link on this subject.

Also, I recommend the book...." RED LEGS and BLACK SOX "......written by Edd Roush's Grandaughter, Susan Dellinger (Copyright 2006).

I met her in Cooperstown in 2006, and we talked for quite a while. At the end of our conversation she gave me an autographed copy of her book.

Susan's story is based on her 1st-hand knowledge of conversations and memorabilia from her HOFer Grandfather Edd and her Grandmother, Essie Mae Roush.

Her main contention is that Cincinnati unequivocally won the 1919 World Series.


TED Z

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[shagrotn77]

I remember the joke about what the movie would have been called if it was about a women's team.

[90feetaway]

A good read, thanks for sharing. Fits in nicely with the other Black Sox card thread.

[TCMA]

https://sabr.org/eight-myths-out

[Hxcmilkshake]

I like how when the inning was over the fielders would just leave their gloves out there.

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[PSACJ]

My favorite Baseball movie of all-time!

[lumberjack]

In order to make the game action look authentic, the producers brought in instructors to show the actors how do it right. Charlie Sheen said, "We could do everything the guys from MLB could do, only we were doing it in slow motion." I love that.
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[Chicosbailbonds]

Outstanding, my favorite sports movie.

[glynparson]

I rather enjoy the film
As a work of fiction.