Characters
This protagonist was adopted by the Tuohy family and later rose to a career in the NFL.
Who is Michael Oher?
The 1980 United States hockey team achieved one of the greatest upsets in sports history by defeating what nation on the way to their Olympic gold medal victory?
What is the Soviet Union?
The true "rags to riches" underdog story of this champion boxer takes place during the Great Depression.
Who is James J. Braddock?
Ernie Davis becomes the first Heisman Trophy winner while playing for this university, nicknamed "the Orangemen."
What is Syracuse?
In this film, Herb Brooks tells his team, "Great moments are born from great opportunity. And that's what you have here tonight, boys."
What is Miracle?
This protagonist's true story is told in the film titled with his jersey number, the only number to have ever been retired by the entire MLB.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Coach Herman Boone takes the Titans on a midnight run to this historic Civil War battlefield.
What is Gettysburg?
This film displays the theme that "value of unity is more powerful than any differences people may have," as multiple Virginia schools join together to form one school and one team.
What is Remember the Titans?
Co-captain of the Titans Gerry Bertier is unable to play in the championship game after he is left paralyzed from this tragedy.
What is a car accident?
In this film, fictional player/coach Jimmy Dugan coins the iconic phrase, "Are you crying? There's no crying in baseball!"
What is A League of Their Own?
This protagonist is a fictional character who became the star catcher on the Rockford Peaches, starring in a film that combined history with comedy.
Who is Dottie Hinson?
In a classic underdog tale, Norman Dale coaches a team of only 7 players from the fictional town of Hickory to a state championship victory in this state.
What is Indiana?
This film displays the theme that "taking a leap of faith can pay off," as the protagonist follows the seemingly crazy directions of a voice he hears, despite the ridicule he receives from the rest of the town.
What is Field of Dreams?
Protagonist "Big Mike" is faced with numerous options when selecting a college, but he chooses to attend this school, which is Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy's alma mater.
What is Ole Miss?
What is The Blind Side?
This character, representing a real-life baseball legend, appeared as a ghost that emerged from the cornfield to tell Ray Kinsella that "if he builds it, they will come."
Who is Shoeless Joe Jackson?
Branch Rickey drafts Jackie Robinson to this organization, making history by recruiting Jackie as the first African American MLB player.
What is the Brooklyn Dodgers?
This film displays the theme that "hard work can overcome hardship," as the protagonist rises from a humble beginning to become the first black Heisman Trophy winner.
What is The Express?
The smallest player on the Hickory Huskers makes the game-winning foul shots to help the team advance to the championship using this unique shooting style.
What is "underhand" or "granny shot?"
In this film, the protagonist questions the team's manager saying, "You want a player who doesn't have the guts to fight back?" to which the manager responds, "I want a player who's got the guts not to fight back."
What is 42?
This legendary coach was nicknamed "The Bear" and was credited with coaching "the most important game in the history of college basketball."
Who is Don Haskins?
Ernie Davis is drafted to the NFL team from this city, where he joins Jim Brown, though he never plays a down of professional football due to his illness.
What is Cleveland?
This film displays the theme that "an individual can change the game for future generations," as the coach of Texas Western makes the unprecedented decision to start a lineup of five African American players in the championship game.
What is "charm school?"
The protagonist of this film, who struggles to keep his family above water, says, "I have to believe that when things are bad, I can change them."