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For Love of the Game

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Deleted shower scene; Scully casting; Yankee Stadium; Michael Shaara nod

In the discussion (4)
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  • Conflicting explanations for the reportedly deleted nude shower scene include maintaining PG-13 and poor test reactions; the audience-giggling account is challenged and Costner's reported anger is discussed.
  • A claim that Costner requested Scully is mentioned with uncertainty; the thin research material and prevalence of minor real-baseball casting anecdotes draw skepticism.
  • The story that Costner persuaded Steinbrenner to allow Yankee Stadium filming despite a Yankees loss is considered entertaining, against the team's real dominance.
  • Chapel reading The Killer Angels is identified as a nod to Michael Shaara, also the author of the source novel.