Anne Ramsay reportedly broke her nose, while other cast members sustained bruises, damaged skin, broken fingers, and a broken foot during baseball work. — Bill Simmons
Wrigley Field, League Stadium in Huntingburg, and Evansville supplied the tryout, home, and championship locations. — Bill Simmons
Madonna's song was excluded from the soundtrack for contractual reasons, and Lori Petty described the period uniform as difficult to play in. — Bill Simmons
Several cast members reportedly shared a house, socialized together, and received wine from Francis Ford Coppola. — Bill Simmons
Petty reportedly hit the home run herself, ran the bases repeatedly, and became sick after the final take. — Bill Simmons
The real league began under Philip Wrigley as softball; the film's switch to baseball is endorsed. — Bill Simmons
Jimmy Dugan is described as drawing principally from Jimmie Foxx, with Hack Wilson also mentioned. — Mallory Rubin
A stunt double performed the split catch, Penny Marshall created the urination effect, and Tom Hanks gained weight for the role. — Bill Simmons
Madonna was moved from third base to the outfield because she struggled with ground balls. — Bill Simmons
