Honorable mentions: Friday Night Lights, Eight Men Out, Mighty Ducks Trilogy, Cinderella Man, White Man Can’t Jump & Jerry Maguire.
10. Hoop Dreams – A basketball documentary in its own right, this film follows two black prep basketball stars who aspire to play in the NBA. William Gates and Arthur Agee navigate through the trials of everyday life in the bleak inner city of Chicago. In my opinion, Hoop Dreams is one of the best documentaries ever made.
9. Brian’s Song – The story of Chicago Bears superstar running back Gale Sayers and his unlikely bromance with teammate Brian Piccolo. Make sure you have the tissues ready. This 1971 made for TV film wins the award for evoking the most tears in every male viewer.
8. Caddyshack – The quintessential golf movie. It’s a classic snobs vs. slobs tale that became a cult classic and is one of the funniest movies of all time. Caddyshack is filled with an all-star cast including Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, and Chevy Chase. So it’s got that goin’ for it, which is nice.
7. Bull Durham – This movie tells the story of veteran minor-league catcher Crash Davis, played by Kevin Costner, who is brought in to mentor rookie pitcher Nuke LaLoose, played by Tim Robbins. Bull Durham is a great romantic comedy sports film with smart dialogue and chocked full of the wacky and ridiculous antics that sometimes occur in the minor leagues.
6. Miracle – Chronicling the greatest upset in sports history, this film tells the story of the United States amazing 4-3 victory over the Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics. Kurt Russell is money as legendary coach Herb Brooks, and the scene where Team USA finally realizes who they play for makes me swell with patriotism every time.
5. Rocky – Yo Adrian! Inspired by a true story, unknown fighter Rocky Balboa takes on the world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed, through 15 hard rounds. This film boasts a pre-steroid injected Sylvester Stallone and one of the best training montages in movie history. Mickey Goldmill stands above the rest as one of the best trainers to ever grace the silver screen.
4. Remember the Titans – Left Side! Strong Side! Starring Denzel Washington as head coach Herman Boone for the newly integrated T.C. Williams High School, this movie explores the racial tensions of a Virginia town in the early 1970s and the football team who united its people. It’s filled with a notable cast of characters ranging from the heartthrob quarterback, Ronnie “Sunshine” Bass, to the cocky running back turned defensive back Petey Jones, to the classic interracial bromance of Gerry Bertier and Julius Campbell. TheFake 23 Blast with a Backside George Reverse never looked so good.
3. Rudy - Sean Astin stars as ‘Rudy’ Ruettiger, the runt of his family, who never gives up on his dream to play for the Notre Dame football team. Rudy is the ultimate underdog, the kid who was too small and too slow to make the team but always had the biggest heart on the field. When Rudy finally gets in game, you can’t help but join the chanting crowd. Rudy! Rudy!
2. Field of Dreams – “If you build it, he will come.” Kevin Costner plays Ray Kinsella, a farmer who desperately seeks to reconnect with his deceased father. Inspired by a mysterious voice, Kinsella plows his crops in order to build a field for Shoeless Joe Jackson and the ghosts of the disgraced Chicago ‘Black Sox’ to play on. This American baseball classic reminds us all of the time when we just wanted to play catch with our dad.
1. Hoosiers - This underdog story is loosely based on a true story about the 1954 Milan (Ind.) basketball team. Gene Hackman stars as Norman Dale, the new coach in town who walks to the beat of his own drum and rubs the entire town the wrong way. Whether it’s the alcoholic Shooter, played by Dennis Hopper, instructing the team to run the “Picket Fence” or Jimmy Chitwood’s famous line, “I’ll make it,” this inspirational film has the heart of champion.
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