Men’s Softball athletes at the National Senior Games took a moment between games to share their favorite baseball movies.
At the Hy-Vee Multiplex on Saturday afternoon, Men’s Softball athletes competing in the 2025 National Senior Games presented by Humana took a moment between games to share their favorite baseball movies. The responses were varied, touching on everything from heartfelt nostalgia to timeless comedy.
“My favorite movie is ‘Major League,’ of course. It’s just so funny and Bob Uecker was fun in that one,” said Nick Lumby.
For Roy King, it was about inspiration: “‘Angels in the Outfield’ is my favorite baseball movie. It’s a feel-good story about a young fella that came to play some baseball and he had a little help from some angels.”
The Iowa setting brought “Field of Dreams” top of mind for many including Arly Schelhaas. “I have to say ‘Field of Dreams’ while being here in Iowa, it’s so nostalgic.” Tom Wilson agreed, saying, “I love the father-son relationship and the idea of former players coming out of the cornfield to continue to play baseball.”
David McMorrow picked “The Natural,” saying, “The ending of the homerun breaking the lights and sparks flying with the Wonderboy Bat is too good.”
Glenn Gutjahr kept it classic with “Bad News Bears.” “Kids are playing ball, it’s funny, it’s hard to beat that movie.”
Darren Sprenger had a simple reason for his pick. “I love ‘Bull Durham’ because I’m a big Susan Sarandon fan.”
Whether it’s inspiration, laughs or just great storytelling, these softball players showed that baseball movies continue to hit a home run.
By: Gabi Mercurio
