The Battered Bastards of Baseball Soundtrack (

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Rating: 8.00/10 from 4600 votes
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Synopsis

The Battered Bastards of Baseball is one of baseball's last great, unheralded true stories. In 1973, Hollywood veteran Bing Russell (best known for playing Deputy Clem on "Bonanza") created the only independent baseball team in America at the time, the legendary Portland Mavericks.

Bing operated without a Major League affiliation while playing in a city that was considered a wasteland for professional baseball. Tryouts for the Mavericks, which were open to the public, were filled with hopefuls who arrived in droves from every state in America, many of whom had been rejected by organized baseball.

Skeptics agreed it would never work. But Bing's Mavericks generated unprecedented success: they shattered attendance records, signed Kurt Russell - Bing's son - as a player and team Vice President, produced the most successful batboy in baseball (filmmaker Todd Field), re-launched the controversial career of Jim Bouton, hired the first female general manager in Baseball, and inspired one of America's beloved bubblegums - Big League Chew.

The Battered Bastards of Baseball is as much about the independent spirit as it is about baseball. The Mavericks' in your face attitude was contagious to fans, and during their short reign, they - and Bing Russell - basically held up their middle finger to the sports establishment and said we're playing this game on our terms, not yours. They were the real life Bad News Bears.

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The Battered Bastards of Baseball
Man with a Broom (Make Us a Show)
Brocker Way: Performer
The Battered Bastards of Baseball
Brocker Way: Performer
The Good Pivot
Brocker Way: Performer
Independent
Brocker Way: Performer
Pretty Provincial
Brocker Way: Performer
Supporting Actor
Brocker Way: Performer
He Could Ride a Horse
Brocker Way: Performer
The Establishment
Brocker Way: Performer
Tryouts
Brocker Way: Performer
Reckless
Brocker Way: Performer
Of Legends Past
Brocker Way: Performer
The Stage
Brocker Way: Performer
Broken Taboos
Brocker Way: Performer
A Jogarza
Brocker Way: Performer
Community
Brocker Way: Performer
Championship Game
Brocker Way: Performer
Tilting at Windmills
Brocker Way: Performer
Man with a Broom (Epilogue)
Brocker Way: Performer

User reviews

Richard Hill
5/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the sense of camaraderie and passion that defined the Mavericks' unique approach to the game.

Matthew Hall
5/10

The music choices help to showcase the Mavericks' defiance against the traditional baseball establishment, making the story even more compelling.

Elizabeth Harris
6/10

The music selection in the documentary enhances the underdog story of Bing Russell and his unconventional baseball team.

John Martin
5/10

The use of classic rock tunes in the soundtrack adds a nostalgic and energetic vibe to the film, fitting the 1970s setting of the Mavericks' era.

Stephanie White
3/10

Overall, I believe that the soundtrack did not do justice to the unique and inspiring story of Bing Russell and the Portland Mavericks. It failed to elevate the film and left me wanting more in terms of emotional engagement and connection to the characters.

Amanda Baker
5/10

The soundtrack complements the on-screen action and interviews, creating a dynamic and engaging viewing experience for the audience.

Emily Garcia
6/10

The soundtrack of The Battered Bastards of Baseball perfectly captures the rebellious and independent spirit of the Portland Mavericks.

Karen Perez
3/10

The lack of memorable or impactful musical moments in the film made it difficult to connect emotionally with the story being told. It felt like a missed opportunity to enhance the storytelling and create a more immersive viewing experience.

Thomas Miller
3/10

I found the soundtrack of The Battered Bastards of Baseball to be quite disappointing. The music selections did not seem to capture the rebellious and independent spirit of the Portland Mavericks. Instead, the soundtrack felt generic and uninspired.

Margaret Evans
6/10

Overall, the music in The Battered Bastards of Baseball adds an extra layer of emotion and excitement to the already captivating story of Bing Russell and his team.