Hound Dogs

Hound Dogs

2011 · 42 min · Drama, Comedy, TV Movie

Drawing from Ron Shelton's own experiences as a baseball player, Hound Dogs is set in the world of minor league baseball. It centers on minor league team the Nashville Hound Dogs and its endlessly upbeat general manager (Tom Verica), a gambling addict trying to outrun his past, as they try to handle life’s ups and downs, both in and out of the locker room.

Directed by Ron Shelton · Written by Ron Shelton

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