
Big Leaguer
Drama
Overview
John Lobert runs a training camp in Florida for the New York Giants. Every year, he evaluates the 18-22 year old hopefuls to pick the best for a minor league contract.
Top Cast


Edward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson
John B 'Hans' Lobert
Edward G. Robinson
John B 'Hans' Lobert


Vera-Ellen
Vera-Ellen
Christy
Vera-Ellen
Christy


Jeff Richards
Jeff Richards
Adam Polachuk
Jeff Richards
Adam Polachuk


Richard Jaeckel
Richard Jaeckel
Bobby Bronson
Richard Jaeckel
Bobby Bronson


William Campbell
William Campbell
Julie Davis
William Campbell
Julie Davis
Carl Hubbell
Carl Hubbell
Himself
Carl Hubbell
Himself


Paul Langton
Paul Langton
Brian McLennan
Paul Langton
Brian McLennan


Lalo Rios
Lalo Rios
Chuy Aguilar
Lalo Rios
Chuy Aguilar
Bill Crandall
Bill Crandall
Tippy Mitchell
Bill Crandall
Tippy Mitchell


Frank Ferguson
Frank Ferguson
Wally Mitchell
Frank Ferguson
Wally Mitchell
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