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Roy Hobbs

* Update to "But without the tats"

July 26, 2008

From a post originally posted following the All Star Home Run Derby contest: By the way, can we get some love for Hamilton’s pitcher, Clay Council, age 71? From Bleacherreport.com prior to the contest: Several years ago, Josh Hamilton made a promise to his American Legion batting practice coach back while he was still in […]

Tagged as: All Star Game, Josh Hamilton, Roy Hobbs, The Natural baseball movies

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* But without the tats

July 23, 2008

Following the Home Run Derby before the All-Star Game, The Toronto National Post posted this story comparing Josh Hamilton, who had 28 homers in the first round of the competition, to the fictional Roy Hobbs. The writer goes on to list a few more baseball flicks in the spirit of the hallowed event.

Tagged as: Josh Hamilton, Roy Hobbs, The Natural

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