For Love of the Game (film)

For Love of the Game sometimes misconstrued as For the Love of the Game is a 1999 American sport drama film directed by Sam Raimi and written by Dana Stevens based on Michael Shaaras novel of the same title.

The Detroit Tigers travel to New York to play a seasonending series against the New York Yankees. At 6397, the team has long since been eliminated from playoff contention and are playing for nothing but pride against the Yankees, who have a chance to clinch the American League East with a win. For 40yearold pitcher Billy Chapel, however, this may end up being the most significanthours of his life.In his Manhattan hotel suite, Billy awaits his girlfriend Jane Aubrey, but she doesnt show. The next morning, Billy is told by Tigers owner Gary Wheeler that the team has been sold and that the new owners first move will be to end Billys 19year tenure with the Tigers by trading him to the San Francisco Giants. Billy also learns from Jane that she is leaving that same day to accept a job offer in London. ........

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