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Soul of the Game

Soul of the Game

History
Drama
TV Movie
April 20, 1996 (30 years ago)
1h 34m
4.9/10

In 1945, the world of baseball is divided between the Majors and the Negro Leagues - but the time has come for change. One team will be the first to sign a black player and only one player will be the first to take the field. The Brooklyn Dodgers want to make the deal that will make history. But the man they choose will have to be more than a great player - he has to have the charisma of a star. It soon comes down to three powerful and extraordinary players: legendary pitcher Satchel Paige; the greatest hitter in baseball Josh Gibson; and a rookie by the name of Jackie Robinson. Three player - three friends - three champions. Together they are unbeatable - but only one will cross the home plate into history.

Delroy Lindo
Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

Satchel Paige

Age 43 (now 73)

Mykelti Williamson
Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

Josh Gibson

Age 39 (now 69)

Edward Herrmann
Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Branch Rickey

Age 52 (died at 71)

R. Lee Ermey
R. Lee Ermey

R. Lee Ermey

Wilkie

Age 52 (died at 74)

Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Lahoma

Age 28 (now 58)

Gina Ravera
Gina Ravera

Gina Ravera

Grace

Age 29 (now 60)

Obba Babatundé
Obba Babatundé

Obba Babatundé

Cum Posey

Age 44 (now 74)

Cylk Cozart
Cylk Cozart

Cylk Cozart

Zo Perry

Age 39 (now 69)

J.D. Hall
J.D. Hall

J.D. Hall

Gus Greenlee

Age 48 (now 79)

Jerry Hardin
Jerry Hardin

Jerry Hardin

Happy Chandler

Age 66 (now 96)

Brent Jennings
Brent Jennings

Brent Jennings

Frank Duncan

Age 45 (now 75)

Richard Riehle
Richard Riehle

Richard Riehle

Pete Harmon

Age 47 (now 78)

Blair Underwood
Blair Underwood

Blair Underwood

Jackie Robinson

Age 31 (now 61)

Joey Banks
JB

Joey Banks

Link Rudolph

Paul Bates
Paul Bates

Paul Bates

Orderly #1

Age 37 (now 67)