Episode 11 - How one of the most famous World Series home runs led to the plot of a famous movie!

Can a single World Series home run really inspire a major baseball movie? Let's track the journey of that historic ball. Welcome to The Chase, a podcast dedicated to the history of ballparks and the stories behind the game. This episode moves away from stats to look at the specific path a ball took from the field to the screen. It is a story about the life of an object and how it left a mark on pop culture. Understanding the origin of a classic baseball movie, The Sandlot, adds a new layer to how we watch the film. We break down the details of that World Series home run, looking at the artifact's journey and why it remains a topic of interest for those who collect sports memorabilia. Subscribe for more baseball history stories, and let me know in the comments if you have a favorite sports movie.