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Best Movies with Baseball References
By an Amazon.com customer
Searching For Bobby FischerSearching For Bobby Fischer
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I am not sure if you consider chess a sports, but when I create my TOP SPORTS MOVIES LIST this one will definitely be on it. Not only should you watch it for the unique weaving of baseball references, you should watch it for the compelling story of this young chess phenom.
A Bronx TaleA Bronx Tale
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If you liked Goodfellas or The Usual Suspects, you will love this film. Great Yankee references and one heckuva powerful film. This is Robert DeNiro's directorial debut and he also added one of his quintessential powerfuf performances. Don't hesitate on this one. This is a must buy, must watch as soon as it comes out of the box movie.
Ferris Bueller's Day OffFerris Bueller's Day Off
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Swing batterrrrrrrr! Classic 80's film. Buy it to watch the Wrigley Field scene agin. Don't we all wish from time to time that we could play hooky and skip over to our favorite stadium to catch and afternoon Major League Baseball game?
Simon BirchSimon Birch
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Unforgettable Little League scene. We all love to pull for the underdog.
Rain Man (Special Edition)Rain Man (Special Edition)
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This one makes my ALL TIME TOP TEN MOVIES list and having the baseball references makes it just that much more special.
The Great Escape (2-Disc Collector's Set)The Great Escape (2-Disc Collector's Set)
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Just seeing Steve McQueen walking around with a baseball glove, clinging to all that is good and pure with the game while being held prisoner of war is reason enough to watch this remarkable film.
Liar Liar (Collector's Edition)Liar Liar (Collector's Edition)
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Remember just desperately wanting a game of catch with your dad?
The Naked Gun - From the Files of Police Squad!The Naked Gun - From the Files of Police Squad!
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Okay, the scene at the baseball park has to be the funniest in the whole film. Rememer Enrigue Palazzo singing the National Anthem or how about the way Leslie Nielsen called balls and strikes. If you are still not sold, check it out to see OJ Simpson in his best pre-double homicide role.
The Graduate (40th Anniversary Collector's Edition)The Graduate (40th Anniversary Collector's Edition)
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Featuring one of the best all time songs by Simon and Garfunkel. Remember the lyrics "Where have you gone Joe Dimaggio?"
There's Something More About Mary (Widescreen Collector's Edition)There's Something More About Mary (Widescreen Collector's Edition)
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Have you seen my baseball?
The Dream TeamThe Dream Team
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Remember the escape to go the a baseball game?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Two-Disc Special Edition)One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Remember the deciding vote to watch the big game? This is one of only three films that has won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Actress. That alone should tell you something.