Takedowns and Falls

Central Dauphin wrestling film will keep you pinned to your seat

By JIM CARLSON, The Patriot-News

November 20, 2009, 12:48PM

When it comes to sports movies, just plop me in my chair and don’t bother me. You don’t even have to add food and beverage, but an occasional tissue wouldn’t hurt.

When Jimmy Morris reached the majors with the Devil Rays in “The Rookie” and his family, friends and high school team members met him after the game, well, you have to take a few deep breaths to maintain composure.

When Vince Papale changed the call on a late- game punt in “Invincible” and ultimately made a fumble-causing tackle and ran for a game-winning touchdown for the Eagles, well, I’ve seen it at least 12 times.

When Billy Chapel completed his perfect game for the Tigers against the Yankees in “For Love of the Game” … when blood-stained Roy Hobbs hit the home run in “The Natural” (that was real, wasn’t it?) … when Rev and Sunshine ran for the winning score in “Remember the Titans? …

And when high school wrestling star Louden Swain pinned Brian Shute in “Vision Quest,” does it get any better?

I’m here today to say that it does. Full Article…