The critical and commercial success of the movie led to Disney producing many other sports films.

Few sports films have had a similar impact.

Sadly missing, however, were the two British films that may be the best sports films ever made.

It instantly clues you in to the genre of the sports film.

People just didn't want to see a sports film.

His credits include over 750 sports films, several books and hundreds of published non-fiction stories.

The same might be said of all of Shelton's sports films.

"I think sports films go above and beyond the facts in telling the story," he said.

The film was a hit, and studios happily opened the gates to sports films.

Castle also released sports films, animal adventures, and "old time" movies.