The Oscars were on Sunday night, an award show designed to be a celebration of movies. More than any other sport, baseball has a rich history in cinema. From Babe Comes Home in 1927 to Eephus in 2024 there have been some memorable baseball moments on the silver screen. Here are some of the many classics:
You can see a more complete list of baseball films here. But maybe you appreciate some of the underrated films that get overlooked. Some of my favorite underrated baseball movies include The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976), The Kid From Left Field (1979), Tiger Town (1984), Brewster’s Millions (1985), 61* (2001), Fever Pitch (2005), and Sugar (2008).
What is your favorite film? What is your favorite scene? Favorite quote?