The Battered Bastards of Baseball

In 1973, Bing Russell, a Hollywood veteran, created the Portland Mavericks, the only independent baseball team in America at the time. Despite skepticism, the team thrived, shattering attendance records and producing successful players and staff, including Kurt Russell and the first female general manager in Baseball. The Mavericks' unconventional attitude inspired fans and challenged the sports establishment, earning them the nickname "the real life Bad News Bears."