Led by professional schemer Reggie Dunlop (Paul Newman) this minor league hockey team is one of the best and brutal of sports films. Down on their luck until they thrown in violent triplets The Hanson Brothers, the Chiefs soon become the a feared and hated team by others in the league. Perhaps what makes them so memorable is the spontaneity of the violence that ensues and this team of brawlers firmly leave their mark on the opposition.
Miami Sharks (Any Given Sunday)
Oliver Stone's American Football movie may not be to everyone's liking, but you cannot deny he has created a believeable franchise. Refused permission to include real NFL teams, Stone's Miami Sharks are a team who have an unlikely leader in 3rd string QB Willie Beaman (Jamie Foxx) who anchors the team throughout despite an increasing ego! Head coach Tony D'Amato (Al Pacino) may be a little too old school in his methods- but his "Inch by Inch" speech eternally ranks as one of the best pep talks!
Cleveland Indians (Major League)
A bad team thrown together deliberately by its corrupt owner to get the team out of Ohio, the Indians boast ageing catcher Jake Taylor (Tom Berenger), unpolished pitcher Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughan (Charlie Sheen) and voodoo power hitter Pedro Cerrano (Dennis Haysbert). Despite the odds being stacked against them, somehow this team finds a way to pull together and soon finds themselves unlikely playoff underdogs!
East Dillon Panthers (Friday Night Lights)
Over five seasons, TV fans hearts were firmly captured by Texas' finest football team! After losing their star QB in the pilot episode, coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler) is forced to rely upon a heavy supporting cast such as star running back Smash Williams (Gaius Charles) and nervy back up QB Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford). But its alcoholic Full Back Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) whose redemptive theme provided one of the shows backbones that we are drawn to most. "Clear Eyes, Full Hearts... Can't Lose"
Team Houston (Rollerball)
In the midst of all the horrendous violence displayed in Norman Jewison's movie, Team Houston anchored by star player Jonathan E (James Caan) are one team that refuses to fail. Under pressure to retire from the league, Jonathan stands firm against the corporate executives and continues playing. His team in show of solidarity stays with him, despite a number of tricks being played and rules being bent- sometimes with tragic results!
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