Question 1

What surprising challenge did Tommy Lee Jones face while filming his role as Ty Cobb?

Accepted Answer

Tommy Lee Jones had broken his leg prior to filming and performed most of his role in a cast, with the ballgame scene shot last when he had regained some mobility.

Question 2

How has the film's portrayal of Ty Cobb been viewed by baseball historians?

Accepted Answer

Much of how Cobb was portrayed in the film has been widely recognized as inaccurate, with Al Stump's accounts discredited and serious baseball historians giving them little credence.

Question 3

What real-world connection did Robert Wuhl have to his character Al Stump through a prop?

Accepted Answer

The pipe that Robert Wuhl smokes in the film was owned by the real Al Stump.

Question 4

Which historic ballpark was used for most of the baseball scenes in the film?

Accepted Answer

Most scenes filmed in a ballpark were shot at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, which was designed from the old Forbes Field in Pittsburgh.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in the story of 'Cobb'?

Accepted Answer

Famous sports-writer Al Stump is chosen by Ty Cobb to co-write his official autobiography before his death, as Cobb feels misunderstood and wants to set the record straight about being 'the greatest ball-player ever.'

Question 6

Why did Tommy Lee Jones perform much of his role in a cast?

Accepted Answer

Tommy Lee Jones had broken his leg prior to filming, so he performed most of his role in a cast. The ballgame scene was shot last when he had regained some mobility.

Question 7

What baseball stadium was used for most ballpark scenes in the film?

Accepted Answer

Most ballpark scenes were filmed at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, which is designed from the old Forbes Field in Pittsburgh.

Question 8

What prop in the film had a direct connection to the real-life subject?

Accepted Answer

The pipe that Robert Wuhl smokes in the film was owned by the real Al Stump.

Question 9

How has the film's portrayal of Ty Cobb been viewed by baseball historians?

Accepted Answer

Much of how Cobb was portrayed has been widely recognized as inaccurate. Al Stump's accounts have been discredited, with serious baseball historians giving them little credence.

Question 10

What was the real Mickey Cochrane's baseball achievement, contrary to his film portrayal?

Accepted Answer

The real Mickey Cochrane managed the Detroit Tigers to two World Series in 1934 and 1935, winning in 1935 for their first championship, and served with honor in World War II.

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