Warning: Division by zero in /home/equinox9/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-video-lightbox/misc_functions.php on line 99
10. The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005)
The true story of Francis Ouimet (Shia LaBeouf) who, at just 20 yrs old, defeated some of the world’s best golfers, including his idol Harry Vardon, and became the first amateur golfer in history to win the U.S. Open.
Warning: Division by zero in /home/equinox9/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-video-lightbox/misc_functions.php on line 99
9. Rudy (1993)
Daniel Ruettiger (Sean Astin) had a dream of playing football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but his diminutive stature and struggle with dyslexia made it unlikely.
But with unrelenting dedication, he managed to make it onto the scout team, and was allowed to play in the final home game of the season, where ended up scoring a sack in the final play of the game.
Warning: Division by zero in /home/equinox9/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-video-lightbox/misc_functions.php on line 99
8. The Rookie (2002)
Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid), was a high-school teacher and baseball coach who, at 35 yrs old, made it to the major leagues and played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 1999 and 2000.
He pitched at 98 mph, which is several miles faster than the average for a pro-player. He played in 21 major league games before shoulder problems ended his career.
Warning: Division by zero in /home/equinox9/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-video-lightbox/misc_functions.php on line 99
7. Remember the Titans (2000)
In the early 1970s, Herman Boone (Denzel Washington) coached a promising, but racially divided football team at T. C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia.
The story revolves around Boone and his players’ efforts to become a cohesive team, and their struggle to overcome prejudice from the community.
Warning: Division by zero in /home/equinox9/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-video-lightbox/misc_functions.php on line 99
6. Without Limits (1998)
Based on the life of Steve Prefontaine (Billy Crudup), a long-distance runner at the University of Oregon, who gained legendary status in the running world and held the U.S. record for every long-distance event from 2,000 to 10,000 meters.
After a disappointing run at the Munich Olympics in 1972, he returned to Oregon and finished his college years undefeated. He continued to run with hopes set on the 1976 Olympics, but was tragically killed in a car accident in 1974 at the age of 24.
Warning: Division by zero in /home/equinox9/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-video-lightbox/misc_functions.php on line 99
5. Invincible (2006)
The true story of Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg) who became the oldest rookie in NFL history at age 30. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles for three seasons (1976-78) playing for Special Teams as well as Wide Receiver.
He served as the Special Team’s captain and was chosen by the Eagles as Man of the Year before a shoulder injury ended his career in 1979.
Warning: Division by zero in /home/equinox9/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-video-lightbox/misc_functions.php on line 99
4. The Blind Side (2009)
The true story of Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), who led an impoverished life until Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her family took him in and made him a part of their family.
After playing high-school football, Michael received a scholarship to the University of Mississippi and became an NFL first-round draft pick of the Baltimore Ravens for which he currently plays the position of offensive tackle.
Warning: Division by zero in /home/equinox9/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-video-lightbox/misc_functions.php on line 99
3. Soul Surfer (2011)
The story of Bethany Hamilton (AnnaSophia Robb), a surfer who had her left arm bitten off by a shark at the age of 13 while surfing with her family.
With unthinkable courage, she got back on the board less than a month after the attack. A month later, she returned to competitive surfing and continued to win tournaments while inspiring athletes around the world.
Warning: Division by zero in /home/equinox9/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-video-lightbox/misc_functions.php on line 99
2. We Are Marshall (2006)
The story surrounding the aftermath of a plane crash that took the lives of 75 members of Marshall University’s football team in West Virginia.
While the community mourned, newly-hired coach Jack Lengyel (Matthew McConaughey), restarted the football program, and helped rebuild the team as well as the lives of everyone affected by the tragedy.
Warning: Division by zero in /home/equinox9/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-video-lightbox/misc_functions.php on line 99
1. Miracle (2004)
The story of the Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell) and the U.S. Men’s ice-hockey team who, in the 1980 Olympic games, overcame what everyone believed was an impossible feat by defeating the seemingly unbeatable Soviet team. They went on to beat Finland in the final game, winning the gold medal for the U.S.
Their victory over the Soviet team is considered by some to be the greatest upset in sports history.
Have Something to Say?