Top 10 Best Sports Movies Ever Made

10. The Hustler (1961)

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9. Miracle (2004)

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8. Caddyshack (1980)

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7. Breaking Away (1979)

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6. Bull Durham (1988)

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5. Pride of the Yankees (1942)

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4. Field of Dreams (1989)

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3. Raging Bull (1980)

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2. Rocky (1976)

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1. Hoosiers (1986)

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