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      • Among the dozens of movies that tell stories about baseball, some of the most beloved are those that were written for events that actually happened. “Based on a true story” films bring a slice of history back to life, and, if effective, make us think (and debate).
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    • The Pride of the Yankees. At the top of the list is The Pride of the Yankees. The film came out in 1942 and still holds its own to this day. The story follows the career of baseball player Lou Gehrig when he gets recruited to a stacked New York Yankees team with the legendary Babe Ruth.
    • Moneyball. PG-13. Release Date. September 22, 2011. Director. Bennett Miller. Cast. Brad Pitt , Jonah Hill , Philip Seymour Hoffman , Robin Wright , ​Chris Pratt2 , Stephen Bishop.
    • A League of Their Own. PG. Release Date. July 1, 1992. Director. Penny Marshall. Cast. Tom Hanks , Geena Davis , Madonna , Lori Petty , Jon Lovitz , David Strathairn.
    • Eight Men Out. Eight Men Out is 1988 film that is based on Eliot Asinof's 1963 book Eight Men Out: The Black Sox and the 1919 World Series. The story follows the 1919 World Series between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds.
  2. Jan 23, 2022 · Among the dozens of movies that tell stories about baseball, some of the most beloved are those that were written for events that actually happened. “Based on a true story” films bring a slice of history back to life, and, if effective, make us think (and debate).

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  3. Jun 18, 2023 · The Sandlot is not technically based on a true story, though it was strongly influenced by writer David Mickey Evans' memories from his childhood. While the events in The Sandlot are invented and there is no real-life equivalent of the story that it is based on, the events come from Evans' memories of playing baseball as a kid.

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  4. 2 days ago · Critics Consensus: Based on the true story of troubled baseball star Jimmy Piersall, Fear Strikes Out is an emotionally compelling drama featuring excellent performances from Anthony Perkins...

  5. Meet the real people behind baseball movies based on true stories. Browse baseball biography movies and other true baseball movies as we separate the facts from the fiction.

  6. May 6, 2022 · Inspired by the true story of a reality contest run by a prominent baseball executive, "Million Dollar Arm" follows J.B. Bernstein (Jon Hamm) as he journeys around the world looking for that...

  7. Jul 9, 2023 · A fictional story based on true events in history, A League of Their Own is a towering testament to the heart and soul of baseball. After a large portion of MLB players enlists for WWII, two ...