Johnny Barrows, a young man heading toward a life of juvenile delinquency as his home life spirals out of control, sneaks into the 1948 World Series and seeks friendship by playing a sympathetic orphan. He finds stability and mentorship in sportscaster Mike Jackson and the Cleveland Indians, who try to set Johnny on the right path in this touching story for the whole family.

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Cast

George Brent

Mike Jackson

Lynn Bari

Katherine Jackson

Russ Tamblyn

Johnny Barrows

Tommy Cook

Dan Hudson

Ann Doran

Emily Novak

Louis Jean Heydt

Carl Novak

John Beradino

Mac

Bob Feller

Self

Leroy 'Satchel' Paige

Self