“Battered Bastards…” is the story of the independent baseball team founded in the 1970s by Bing Russell, father of Kurt. Breaking all the rules, the Mavericks became the definitive underdog team as some of the sport’s biggest characters found the place for their one last chance.
What the critics said:“A fast-paced valentine to Russell and his quixotic vision so rife with underdog victors and hairpin twists of fortune that, if it weren’t all true, no one would believe it.” (Scott Foundas, Variety)
Random YouTube comment: “Great, funny, fantastic, bittersweet…Bing Russell was a very cool guy!” (Chris Deardourff)
Sports Film of the Week: The Battered Bastards of Baseball
Title: The Battered Bastards of Baseball
Released: 2014
Director: Chapman Way, Maclain Way.
Plot: Meet the Portland Mavericks.
“Battered Bastards…” is the story of the independent baseball team founded in the 1970s by Bing Russell, father of Kurt. Breaking all the rules, the Mavericks became the definitive underdog team as some of the sport’s biggest characters found the place for their one last chance.
What the critics said: “A fast-paced valentine to Russell and his quixotic vision so rife with underdog victors and hairpin twists of fortune that, if it weren’t all true, no one would believe it.” (Scott Foundas, Variety)
Random YouTube comment: “Great, funny, fantastic, bittersweet…Bing Russell was a very cool guy!” (Chris Deardourff)
Trailer:
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