Product Details

• Actors: Al Lopez, Herb Score, Jim "Mudcat" Grant, Bob Feller, Mike Hargrove
• Directors: Al Lopez, Herb Score, Bob Becker, Mel Harder
• Format: Full length, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• VHS Release Date: September 1, 1996
• Run Time: 27 minutes
• ASIN: 0965456013
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #456,934 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Akron Beacon Journal, September 20, 1996

"The story of Harder is an endearing one...a pitcher, a teacher and a role model. [This] is priceless, true Indians history."

Product Description

"The Pride of the Indians" is a the story of a man with exceptional talent, integrity, and a giving spirit that all ages will appreciate and enjoy.

One of the most extraordinary pitchers ever to play the game, Mel Harder was also an outstanding coach who developed numerous pitchers now enshrined in the Hall of Fame. With a career that spans four decades with the Cleveland Indians, Harder explains his success against legendary hitters Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Joe DiMaggio, as well as his work with Cleveland's pitching greats in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Harder also has the distinction of hurling the first and last pitches at Cleveland Stadium and the first pitch at Jacob's Field.

This video is entertaining and inspirational for baseball fans, teachers, and families.

"The Pride of the Indians" is a national Bronze Telly award winner; Emmy nominee; and has been featured on Ohio PBS stations and at the Ohio Independent Film Festival.

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