The Most Inspirational Sports Movies

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From football movies to baseball films, these are the most inspirational sports movies of all time. This list of the best sports films has been chosen by the wisdom of the crowd, which means anyone can vote up their favorite inspirational sports movies. You can even add your own list of the best sports movies to these rankings. Whether you're a film geek, a sports fan, or a little bit of both, this list is a winning play when it comes to finding the best movies about sports.

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Rocky

1976

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Remember the Titans

2000

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Rudy

1993

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Miracle

2004

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Hoosiers

1986

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Field of Dreams

1989

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We Are Marshall

2006

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The Blind Side

2009

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The Karate Kid

1984

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The Natural

1984

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Cinderella Man

2005

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The Rookie

2002

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Rocky II

1979

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14

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Invincible

2006

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A League of Their Own

1992

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Bad News Bears

2005

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Coach Carter

2005

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Cool Runnings

1993

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Seabiscuit

2003

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Bull Durham

1988

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Hoop Dreams

1994

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Friday Night Lights

2004

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The Mighty Ducks

1992

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Chariots of Fire

1981

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Major League

1989

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Radio

2003

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Rocky IV

1985

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The Pride of the Yankees

1942

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The Sandlot

1993

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Glory Road

2006

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Slap Shot

1977

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Bend It Like Beckham

2002

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Breaking Away

1979

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34

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Warrior

2011

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35

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The Fighter

2010

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Invictus

2009

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Ali

2001

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Forrest Gump

1994

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Jerry Maguire

1996

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61*

2001

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Million Dollar Baby

2004

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The Express

2008

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Vision Quest

1985

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Mystery, Alaska

1999

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The Cutting Edge

1992

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Heaven Can Wait

1978

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For Love of the Game

1999

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Rocky Balboa

2006

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Brian's Song

2001

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The Longest Yard

1974

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Slices of You
The Most Inspirational Sports Movies at 11/29/2012 2:30 AM

inspirational movies list, compadre.
Merrilee Offord
The Most Inspirational Sports Movies at 10/27/2012 4:30 AM

most inspirational sport movies, amigo.
Brain Sreaves
The Most Inspirational Sports Movies at 9/01/2012 4:30 PM

Inspiring Sports Movies, chap.
Rod Brotman
The Most Inspirational Sports Movies at 8/02/2012 7:30 AM

most inspirational sports movies, brah.
Loralee Kienow
The Most Inspirational Sports Movies at 7/06/2012 6:22 AM

inspirational sports movies, y'all.