7. "ROOKIE OF THE YEAR" (1993)
It's the last game of the season and the Cubs are facing the Mets. A win and they go to the National League Championship Series. On the mound is 12-year-old Henry Rowengartner. After breaking his arm he learned that the healed tendons can allow him to throw 100 mph balls.
But, during this game, he reinjures it and loses the ability. Lots of shots of worried fans, a manager and announcer, but then mom tells him to "float it." An underhanded and backhanded pitch. The Mets slugger strikes out and the Cubs win!!
8. "MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING" (1997)
New Comiskey plays itself. A prewedding gathering brings everyone to a ballpark suite. That Julia Roberts doesn't spill a tray of beers as she makes her way up and down is movie magic.
9. "PERFECT STRANGERS" (1986-1993)
There is no better example of Wrigley Field being used to convey Chicago than in one of the opening credits of the old ABC sitcom.
Week after week Larry Appleton and his distant cousin from faraway Mypos, Balki Bartokomous, could not be more excited to attend a Cubs game.
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