What a great story. I have seen this movie at least 10 times and it never ceases to amaze me how a guy his age actually made it to the big leagues. I think all of us as kids hoped we could be Jimmy.

Lost my Dad in June this year. Baseball was a passion we shared and he loved this real life story and the movie The Rookie. I didn’t cry but came close.

This story always hits home. Grew up playing travel and showcase ball. Played in 17 states and played on a top 10 team in the country. Tore my rotator cuff at 15 and I’ll never forget when the phone calls and inquires stopped coming in to my parents. I thought my life was over. I have 3 beautiful daughters at 27 and this movie and story always makes me wonder if I could do more. Jim Morris is a true inspiration and it’s always a tough time keeping dry eyes watching this movie.

The movie showed well the relationship between husband and wife. Communication, truth, and talking until it is all worked out. Great movie.

Hard to believe this movie is now 18 years old. I just watched it for the first time in 15 Years. Man it’s a good movie. Not even a big Dennis quaid fan but he was good in this.

The fact at 35 he made it to the pros is awe inspiring. Also 35 is still young he wasn't 80 in the major leagues. This proves your never to old to accomplish your goals and dreams.

A great movie, an even better story

One of my favorite baseball stories.

What a story, what a guy! Way to go Jimmy Morris👍🏻

Thank you for everything Jimmy. You make this old man dream again and ready to take action.

One of my favourite all time movies.

Excellent Story ! I tell it regularly to the young folks I come in contact with.

Wonderful story! I used to dream about playing in the Major Leagues. What young boy didn't? But my dream ended at age 20. My knees were already shot. It was one of the greatest disappointments of my life. But I wouldn't trade all those years of playing the game I loved for anything. I'm now 70 and still a huge fan of baseball. I'm getting excited because another spring training is just around the corner.

A great story and a must see movie! Watched it way more times than I'll admit.

What a stand up guy! Fantabulous story, love it!

one of the most motivational stories i've seen. truly inspiring. #PASSION

Absolutely l⚾️ve this story and movie. God bless Jim Morris and his family. ✝️

Definitely been an inspiration in my life!

This is a story all kids need to see and hear. Have dreams, set goals and work towards them. You never know until you've given it your all. Side note: My favorite scene (not addressed here and I hope is accurate) is when he calls home to tell his wife that he made the bigs and she makes him tell his son. I've always related to that in two ways; as shown in the movie (except it football) and reversed as in my son calling me to tell me he made the bigs. I can only imagine the pride, love and emotions in that simple moment.

Just wow I thought this guy had been in the Major Leagues for years when I first recall seeing him. Great story.

I loved the real story and the movie. I literally cried when Jim Morris took the mound in his major league debut.

" The Rookie " , I LOVE this movie. I've seen it many many times. And the actress who plays his wife is absolutely gorgeous.

… and bought your movie… it’s awesome… over and over… you inspire! Love Dennis Quaid. Perfect!

I wish I could have played baseball longer. I got to play for 3 seasons in the minor leagues in the Reds organization. I didn't have much success and pretty much gave up at 23 years old . I got a good job making 3 times as much money as I made playing but I missed the game and still do. Its been 26 years since I played but it seems like yesterday

Nice job...I did some thing kinda similar,at age thirty seventy,motivated by my love for baseball I got a little tired of driving by the Pittsburg pirates practice field for spring training on my way to work everyday,knowing how much I loved the game,with that question in my heaf,but I knew the answer but got side tracked for what ever reason...well I hadn't seen a live pitcher in 20years or more and you only get 5 swings at this try out....they kept asking me if I had signed a contract with another pro team because I bought real pants and real pirates hat,5 swings and one came within two feet of being a homerun,when I went back to work my boss who I didn t know had told me that he had signed a contract at 18 years old but hurt his knee in van accident at work,he's starts calling me the natural,and I'm like what,he say you don't start playing pro ball at 37 Roy....who....players are retiring at 25.....oh I didn't care that was the cut off age for the try out but I didn't know till the day before and I said heck with that I'm going anyway....after this catcher tried to get me to go to plant city and try out for the Detroit tigers and I was cool,I figured it would be a matter of time before my car accident injures would catch up with me,a ligament popped in my back going to my left arm,don Mattingly had same deal and he was in for surgery a week later.me I got hung out to dry by car insurance company's new no fault rule,car accident some one is at fault useally....life goes on.I am still getting a chuckle out of those high school kids having to hit batting practice at 95mph plus everyday,hah hah,I can throw 87mph may be 90 that's why I played third.its amazing to me that someone has the ability to throw 98 miles per hour consistently,I'm at 90 from third to first but my mechanics are flawed,great story when u gotta do what u gotta do...thanks

Wow what a story! The movie was great! Jim you truly are an inspiration! Way to go!

An amazing story and blessing to all people.

Greatest baseball movie!

Damn I'm 36..... someone get me a ball.

Remember, Satchel Paige got a final shot in 1965 at the official age of 58 (but was more likely 64). Either age, he did well, pitching 3 scoreless innings. So, for all of those who had to stop due to circumstances, if you get the chance and want to try, do so. No guarantee of success but you never know. What is now gone are the times of the independent teams when a person could get they’re shot at playing pro ball. It may not have been the Majors but it was pro ball. I highly recommend the Netflix documentary “The Battling Ba$yards of Baseball”. It is about how Kurt Russell’s dad created an independent minor league team in Portland. It had the only left handed catcher at the pro level.

Thanks Mr Morris. Thanks... One of the most wonderful stories I have ever known... Wow

If you read his biography, he goes into more details into the arm surgeries he had as he was trying to make it through the Brewers as a kid. The ligaments they took out of his arm, there’s no way he should have been able to throw 98 mph with any consintincy. It should not have been physically possible. Somehow he did it, for a short while at least. Enough to gift him the nice benefits package the MLB gives former big leaguers who appear in a major league game. Good for him.

This brought upon tears when I saw it in the movie

Go Jim!!! Highest respect for you man!!! It was God’s leading! Man makes his plans but God ordains his footsteps! It was your time! Amen and praises to God-Christ our Savior!

Awesome!! Just Awesome.. like the person before me said ..one of my favorite movies..thank you Jim..

One great story, quite close to the movie. Seems like such a lovely man. Quaid and Griffiths were amazing in the movie.

Just watched it again last night!! Love this movie!

Love this. I didn’t grow up in west Texas but went to Texas Tech and you just love the people out there. Good folk.

Great story for all dreamers playing the game of baseball

The greatest thing about the movie is it didn't take a lot of creative liberties. Apart from the whole team attending his debut I can't think of anything else.

Good for dreamers and life living with goals.

What an amazing story Jimmy Morris coach of the big lake owls now it's your turn coach he wanted something more and he got it and did it he basically showed himself what he could do so awesome god bless you Jimmy Morris and all the guys you coached that year god bless you and your family loved the movie the rookie with Dennis quade

Glad they showed his actual first strikeout. Wouldn't have bothered me if the director would have chosen to switch to the real footage for just those pitches.

Great job Jim...you're a true inspiration

So glad I found this,, thanX

Jim Morris and Rudy Ruettiger are true American Legends!

So glad I stumbled on this video!

My favorite Baseball Movie

These segments are even better than the movies themselves.

TEAR-SMILE-DELIGHT!!! Have seen the movie 3 maybe 4 times and I do not truly know what to recommend as a first watch.

After all this time of trying to find the real Jim Morris on video, and see footage of him playing, I checked off another bucket list. This was great to see cause Jim and I have a similar background and I appreciate seeing this vid a great deal.

Yes that was a beautiful ballpark. What a way to come in to the majors

Bravo!!! Just beautiful!

I thought that the movie real did justice to a uniquely American story that is just beyond heartwarming. The amazing Dennis Quaid hit it out of the park…so to speak. The film should be required viewing for all high school kids. It’s not just about sports. It’s about Life.

Awesome! Made me cry

Loved this movie! Great job Jimmy!

Life is made up of moments.Good moments,bad moments.Moments that last a minute,an hour,a day,a week, a month,a year or even longer.Make the most of every moment you get because you might not get another.Believe in yourself and keep moving forward what ever comes your way.

:)...Thanks so much for the upload!...I loved the movie...This is just as good...First time seeing the real guy...

Good for you Mr. Morris!! Well done sir

Such an awesome story... and it wasn't a fluke... the dude threw absolute GAS.. 97-98?! That's elite level ESPECIALLY back then...everyone these days coming out the pen can for the most part live around 95-96 but in 1999 that wasnt so common While it's an awesome and inspirational story it's almost sad in a way that he was sitting in a golden ticket for so long and didn't cash it in

Outstanding story!! And my favorite movie!

Thats the beauty of baseball you never know

A great movie about a fantastic story. It was about can I and closure. Both were answered.

Now u guys done it...that pretty awsum...

I'm a sucker for a magical story

I'm not crying, you're crying.

Best story ever!

I don’t play baseball I can’t hit the ball. I am a soccer player. But I love this movie The dream for many of us

Impressive movie and Jim Morris is a more impressive person and speaker.

Good movie,cool story.....thanks for sharing it with us

I am Canadian and love my hockey. However I would have really loved to play MLB but unlike Morris I just was not nearly good enough. He taught those kids life lessons.

My favorite movie!!!! Its a true story I guess thats why!!!!

this is what can happen when you don't give up on yourself. and i love that (flash) flaherty was catching him! i didnt know that. thanks!

Hey its important set goals and worked toward them,that's life,you have to visaulize yourself doing the task...focus is important getting the right start I don't know how I got on the visualization deal I just do it but it works,oh belief helps too.....see you all good luck,never give up either.

Great story,nice man!

I had misheard the word "punter", and thought they had said "hunter" and that he hunted for the local team. I thought to myself that Texas must be a naughty place for having hunting teams in college! I'm deaf in my left ear, so that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

i really enjoyed the movie

What an amazing story and great movie

Such an awesome story

Good movie great story

Great movie ❤

Glad the movie was that accurate

Music:Carter Burwell(2002)

Love this movie of Jim's dream of playing major League ball.

Our B-team baseball manager had been a pitcher in the Yankee organization, rising to AAA with the Kansas City Blues. He would throw curves in BP that started off heading to a point midway between third and home. They then broke back and headed for your knees. Did you feel lucky or jump out of the way? I couldn’t believe he didn’t make it to The Show.

Jim Morris threw like Billy Waggener of Houston Astros as their closer. Eerily similar

love

Jimmy Morris threw hard just like Nolan Ryan from the Texas rangers

The producer/roommate sounded jealous

Miraculous things happen in West Texas.

Great story... #dontevergiveuponyourdreams #dreamscometrue (a Disney theme movie)!

"One time I walked into the white house looking for a bathroom and accidentally became president" -Jim Morris probably

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Excellence needs no commentary !

I went to high school with Jimmy and we had a few classes together. He graduated in 82 a year before me and was on our state championship football team as a kicker, he could punt the ball farther than anybody I have ever seen. The thing about the movie that has never made any sense to me is that Brownwood is never mentioned in the movie.

I'm 58. Hold my beer ...

I watched it and think i cried. I almost did, so i guess i did

I always wanted to be a race car driver. LOL, AT 50 it is probably not gonna happen.

It was actually Todd Zeile on First Base

Now Jim Morris can go on and do the Rush Limbaugh movie