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May 19, 2023 · Walt Disney Pictures' 2002 movie "The Rookie," in which Dennis Quaid plays Jim Morris, is based on a true story. The baseball movie went on to earn the fourth-highest box office totals of...
The Rookie is a 2002 American sports drama film directed by John Lee Hancock and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is based on the true story of Jim Morris who debuted in Major League Baseball at age 35. The film stars Dennis Quaid as Morris, alongside Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, Angus T. Jones, and Brian Cox.
Sep 18, 2023 · An incredible story. A story so good that Walt Disney Pictures turned it into “The Rookie,” the 2002 film starring Dennis Quaid as Morris. It became the fourth-highest-grossing baseball movie of all-time. “So many times, movies based on a true story get a little stretched out to make it work,” Quaid tells MLB.com, 20 years later.
Learn about the real Jim Morris, the former teacher and pitcher who inspired the 2002 movie The Rookie. Find out how accurate the film is, what he thinks of Dennis Quaid, and what he is doing now.
Jun 20, 2019 · Jim Morris, the real-life rookie pitcher who made it to the majors at 35, reveals the details of his incredible comeback story. Listen to his podcast interview and learn how he overcame injuries, doubt, and challenges to pursue his dream.
Jun 20, 2020 · For those unaware, the Disney movie is based on the true story of Jim Morris, who, at the age of 35, finds lighting in his left arm and becomes a big-league reliever for Tampa Bay. The film,...
A true story about a coach who discovers that it's never too late for dreams to come true. Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid) never made it out of the minor leagues...
