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The Third Reel Stretch: Baseball in the Movies
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The Pride of the YankeesThe Pride of the Yankees
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Dozens of DVD editions have been released, but this one, without frills, is still the best baseball movie. Ever. Period.
The Jackie Robinson StoryThe Jackie Robinson Story
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The Jackie Robinson Story is America's Story. An African-American playing Major League baseball? How revolutionary! It was. Jackie portrays himself. Also stars Ruby Dee.
Field of Dreams (Widescreen Two-Disc Anniversary Edition)Field of Dreams (Widescreen Two-Disc Anniversary Edition)
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Kevin Costner's loving paean to the great days of the most American of all sports.
61*61*
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The odyssey of Roger Maris*
Bang The Drum SlowlyBang The Drum Slowly
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A baseball tearjerker, the diamond equivalent of "Brian's Song."
The Natural (Director's Cut)The Natural (Director's Cut)
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Robert Redford stars as a seemingly over-the-hill player who makes the mountain come to him.
Eight Men Out (20th Anniversary Edition)Eight Men Out (20th Anniversary Edition)
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The accurate cinematic retelling of the tale of the Chicago Black Sox.
Major League (Wild Thing Edition)Major League (Wild Thing Edition)
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The Cleveland Indians lend themselves to this film of a team of never-say-die ne'er-do-wells.
Angels in the OutfieldAngels in the Outfield
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Corny, yes, but worth seeing for the feel good factor.
A League of Their OwnA League of Their Own
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The scrappy Women's Leagues. They really did exist, if you're wondering.
Mr. 3000 (Widescreen Edition)Mr. 3000 (Widescreen Edition)
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This film is a comedy. But it's sad seeing how mercenary the sport has become.
It's Good to Be AliveIt's Good to Be Alive
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Roy Campanella was paralyzed in a horrific car crash in 1958. This Brooklyn Dodger's story is inspiring. Paul Winfield plays Roy. Also stars Ruby Dee.
Fever Pitch (Boston Red Sox Curse Reversed Edition)Fever Pitch (Boston Red Sox Curse Reversed Edition)
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A baseball chick flick. We all celebrate!
Bull Durham (20th Anniversary Edition)Bull Durham (20th Anniversary Edition)
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The first of Kevin Costner's great baseball films.
Baseball - A Film By Ken BurnsBaseball - A Film By Ken Burns
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The only documentary on this list, just because it sums it all up.