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Soul of the Game

Soul of the Game

History, Drama, TV Movie

1h 34m

April 20, 1996 (29 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

Satchel Paige

Birthday: November 18, 1952

4372
Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

Josh Gibson

Birthday: March 4, 1957

3968
Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Branch Rickey

Birthday: July 21, 1943

52 December 31, 2014 (71)
R. Lee Ermey

R. Lee Ermey

Wilkie

Birthday: March 24, 1944

52 April 15, 2018 (74)
Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Lahoma

Birthday: November 23, 1967

2857
Gina Ravera

Gina Ravera

Grace

Birthday: May 20, 1966

2959
Obba Babatundé

Obba Babatundé

Cum Posey

Birthday: December 1, 1951

4473
Cylk Cozart

Cylk Cozart

Zo Perry

Birthday: February 1, 1957

3968
J.D. Hall

J.D. Hall

Gus Greenlee

Birthday: May 7, 1947

4878
Jerry Hardin

Jerry Hardin

Happy Chandler

Birthday: November 20, 1929

6695