In honor of the World Series, here’s a list of the top five baseball films. Since the dawn of film, America’s past-time has gone hand-in-hand with the media, creating some of the best films in the past ninety years. Here’s five worth your time.

The Pride of the Yankees

 Based on the true story of the Iron Horse, Lou Gehrig, “The Pride of the Yankees” recounts the story of his legendary career and his legendary love.  It’s a film that manages to blend the heart of the game with the heart of a man who never let life break him. The clip below is the famous “Luckiest man alive” speech, recounted in the film (which features appearances by his Yankee teammates), filmed only three years after his death. Read more…