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Why do baseball movies make for some of the most enduring sports movies?

Baseball isn't just America's pastime, it's also the backdrop for many of our greatest sports movies.

Published July 12, 2026, 9:08 PM
Updated July 12, 2026, 9:22 PM219
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Why do baseball movies make for some of the most enduring sports movies?

Baseball isn't just America's pastime, it's also the backdrop for many of our greatest sports movies.

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