A Winner Never Quits (1986)
Overview
Raised in a poor Pennsylvania mining town by his immigrant parents, Pete Grey lost his right arm while still a young boy. But through the encouragement of his father and the constant coaching of his older brother, Pete never gives up on his dream of playing professional baseball. Driven by anger, he finally makes it to the big leagues. But it isn't until he agrees to meet a handicapped youngster who idolizes him that Pete finally becomes a genuine American hero.
Cast
Keith Carradine
Pete Grey
Mare Winningham
Annie
G.W. Bailey
Tatum
Charles Hallahan
Nelson Gary Sr.
Fionnula Flanagan
Antoniette Wyshner
Jack Kehoe
Bloom
Dennis Weaver
Mr. Wyshner
Huckleberry Fox
Nelson Gary Jr.
Mary Jo Deschanel
Mrs. Gary
Ed O'Neill
Whitey Wyshner
Dana Delany
Nora
Brad Sullivan
Taylor
Peter Hobbs
McGregor
J.J. Johnston
Trainer
Art LaFleur
John Stewart
Macon McCalman
Dr. WilsonRecommendations
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