Sports has often served as a way of bringing people together who otherwise may not have anything in common, and sometimes, sports films are another way to achieve that.
The Daily Lobo sports editor compiled a list of the more notable sports movies. The categories focus on the “big three” American sports and other popular sports genres in film. Other films were not considered for the list if he determined that they fell into romantic comedy or relied too much on nostalgia, such as “Jerry Maguire” and “Field of Dreams.”
Baseball
Editor’s Pick: A tie right off the bat (pun intended) — “The Natural” (1984) and “Major League” (1989)
Many people consider Robert Redford’s portrayal of Roy Hobbs his finest acting role.