Cobb

...Ryan." - Ernie Harwell in article published May 31, 2005 in the Detroit Free Press Harwell made a cameo appearance in the 1994 film Cobb '' and in the made-for-television movies ''Aunt Mary (1979), Tiger Town (1983), and Cooperstown...

In this article: Ernie Harwell, Detroit Tigers, Stroh Brewery Company, Rod Allen, Detroit, WXYT, and WJR

...was one of the game's best players, and it's this contradiction that's at the heart of Ron Shelton's "Cobb." Jones fully embodies the crusty Cobb in both his playing days and as the bitter old man who is interviewed by a naive reporter. The...

In this article: Jackie Robinson, Joe Jackson, Gary Cooper, Dennis Quaid, Tommy Lee Jones, Blair Underwood, Mickey Mantle, Ty Cobb, Ray Liotta, and John Goodman

That blinking light on your smart phone could be Cobb County trying to tell you about an emergency. Cobb will launch an upgraded citizen alert system this fall that could reach thousands of residents at home, on their cell phones or by...

In this article: Red Sox, Braves, DeKalb County, and Fulton County

The score to the 1994 film ''Cobb '' by Elliot Goldenthal is notable because of the very polar and complex subject matter of the film and Goldenthal's ability to provide a subtle, beautifully sombre yet melodic soundtrack to compliment...

In this article: Elliot Goldenthal, Cobb, and Baptist

...job. " Cobb County Schools opens doors for professionals looking for a change of careers, too. A former teacher of the year in Cobb's schools once worked as a broker at the New York Stock Exchange. "They bring real-world experience," said...

In this article: Georgia, Physics, North Gwinnett High School, and Atlanta

1. "White Men Can't Jump" (1992) Ron Shelton is one of the finest sports movie auteurs. His resume includes "Bull Durham", "Cobb", "Tin Cup", and this overlooked classic about basketball hustlers. This movie has everything you could...

In this article: The Natural, Rounders, Rocky III, Oscar, White Men Can't Jump, Schmaltz, Gale Sayers, Rocky, and Billy Dee Williams

...a "kids today are already corrupted little adults" movie. The vulgarity adds verisimilitude. 5. Cobb (1994) Another Ron Shelton film, Cobb, is even nastier than his Bull Durham: It's a biopic on one of baseball's all-time greats that...

In this article: Trey Parker, Ron Shelton, Any Given Sunday, Cockfighter, The Bad News Bears, Crash Davis, Ty Cobb, Oliver Stone, and Kevin Costner

...who is very familiar with sports-themed stories. Shelton has directed the feature films Bull Durham, Tin Cup, White Men Can't Jump, Cobb and Play it to the Bone. Variety notes that the book Game of Shadows paints Bonds as "a gifted player...

In this article: Barry Bonds, HBO, Bull Durham, Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lance Williams, Steroid, Game of Shadows, Ron Shelton, Allegation, San Francisco Chronicle, and Balco

In 'Dark Blue,' a Too-Macho Tale Is Handcuffed by a Weak Ending The last time Ron Shelton made this film, it was called "Cobb" and he forgot all the guns. I exaggerate, but only slightly. Shelton, an ex-professional athlete, has been...

In this article: Ron Shelton, Dark Blue, Los Angeles Police Department, Climax, Kurt Russell, and Rodney King

It took just over three hours and came off 129 balls but was exactly what Leicestershire needed. Cobb's excellent knock came to an end when he was caught at leg-slip off Dawson. His share of the partnership was 72 with 11 fours and a...

In this article: Leicestershire, Will Jefferson, England, and Wayne White