From Grand Slam to Silver Screen: Baseball Stars Who Made it in Movies

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From Grand Slam to Silver Screen: Baseball Stars Who Made it in Movies

From the vaudeville stage to modern Hollywood blockbusters, the paths taken by baseball's actor-athletes have changed to fit the times they played in.

Jeffrey Lambert

Dec 23, 2025

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Moving from a pro baseball diamond to a Hollywood set is a rare occurrence. The examples start in the early 1900s, when vaudeville and silent films were a natural spot for sports heroes. The pattern continues all the way to modern Hollywood studios and the current media scene.

We’re going to examine the stories of nine professional baseball players who l…

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