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The Winning Team (1952)
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The true story of Grover Cleveland Alexander! morePlot:
Poor health and alcoholism force Grover Cleveland Alexander out of baseball, but through his wife's faithful efforts, he gets a chance for a comeback and redemption. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
A formula Hollywood baseball movie that has its moments but not enough of them. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Doris Day | ... | Aimee Alexander | |
| Ronald Reagan | ... | Grover Cleveland Alexander | |
| Frank Lovejoy | ... | Rogers Hornsby | |
| Eve Miller | ... | Margaret Killefer | |
| James Millican | ... | Bill Killefer | |
| Russ Tamblyn | ... | Willie Alexander (as Rusty Tamblyn) | |
| Gordon Jones | ... | George Glasheen | |
| Hugh Sanders | ... | Joe McCarthy | |
| Frank Ferguson | ... | Sam Arrants | |
| Walter Baldwin | ... | Pa Alexander | |
| Dorothy Adams | ... | Ma Alexander | |
| Bob Lemon | ... | Jesse 'Pop' Haines | |
| Jerry Priddy | ... | Ballplayer | |
| Peanuts Lowery | ... | Ballplayer (as Peanuts Lowrey) | |
| George Metkovich | ... | Ballplayer |
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98 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Certification:
Australia:G | Canada:G (video rating) | Finland:S | USA:Approved (certificate #15757) | Canada:PG (Ontario)Filming Locations:
Wrigley Field - 42nd Place & Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, California, USAFun Stuff
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Factual errors: The movie depicts Grover Cleveland Alexander striking out the final batter to end the 1926 World Series. However, the series ended when Babe Ruth was thrown out attempting to steal second base. moreQuotes:
Aimee Alexander: Now remember what Bill Killefer said. He said as long as Alex can stand on his two feet, he's still the pitcher I'd want to have in there when we're in a tough spot. moreSoundtrack:
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Ronald Reagan plays famous St.Louis Cardinal pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander in this average baseball flick. Reagan is not believable as a pitcher which, for a baseball fan, takes away from the enjoyment of the story. An effort seems to have been made to make it realistic showing old footage of actual games but it is not enough. Doris Day is outstanding as Mrs. Alexander, constantly encouraging her husband through bouts of alcohol and depression. Look for a few big leaguers like Bob Lemon, Peanuts Lowrey,Hank Sauer and Gene Mauch just to name a few.