“For Love of the Game” is a movie released in 1999, helmed by Sam Raimi and featuring Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, and John C. Reilly in key roles. It presents the journey of a Detroit Tigers pitcher named Billy Chapel as he contemplates important decisions about his future in the game he adores. This article provides insights about the filming locations, interesting stories from behind the scenes, and other notable details about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was largely filmed across different locations in the United States. It was shot at various sites such as the Depot Place ramp over RR tracks and Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York City. Other filming locations include various spots within Bronx City and Aspen, along with Glenwood Springs in Colorado state. Production spanned various dates from Oct 8, 1998, to Jan 29, 1999.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kevin Costner | Billy Chapel |
| Kelly Preston | Jane Aubrey |
| John C. Reilly | Gus Sinski |
| Jena Malone | Heather Aubrey |
| Brian Cox | Gary Wheeler |
| Vin Scully | Vin Scully |
| Steve Lyons | Steve Lyons |
| Hugh Ross | Mike Udall |
| Domenick Lombardozzi | Tow Truck Driver |
| Arnetia Walker | Airport Bartender |
| Larry Joshua | Yankee Fan in Bar |
| Greer Barnes | Mickey Hart |
| Scott Bream | Brian Whitt |
| Jose Mota | Jose Garcia |
| Earl Johnson | Marcus Random |
| Chris Lemonis | Lee Giordano |
| Jesse Ibarra | Dennis Skinner |
| Pedro Swann | Juan Vasquez |
| Michael Rivera | Jimmy Pena |
| Dave Eiland | Relief Pitcher |
| Joe Lisi | Pete |
| Jim Colborn | 3rd Base Coach |
| Paul Bradshaw | Tiger Pitching Coach |
| Gene Kirley | Tiger Bench Coach |
| Chris Fischer | Detroit Tiger |
| Barry Bradford | Detroit Tiger |
| Kevin Craig West | Detroit Tiger |
| Wes Said Drake | Detroit Tiger |
| Luis Moro | Detroit Tiger |
| Michael Papajohn | Sam Tuttle |
| John Darjean Jr. | Jonathan Warble |
| Donzell McDonald | Lenny Howell |
| Scott Pose | Matt Crane |
| Vick Brown | Jesus Cabrillo |
| Chris Ashby | Nardini |
| Bill Masse | Mike Robinson |
| Mike Buddie | Jack Spellman |
| Eric Knowles | Ted Franklin |
| Ricky Ledee | Ruiz |
| Juan Nieves | Francisco Delgado |
| Augie Garrido | Yankee Manager |
| Rick Reed | Home Plate Umpire |
| Rich Garcia | 1st Base Umpire |
| Jerry Crawford | 2nd Base Umpire |
| Eddie Layton | Yankee Stadium Organist |
| T. Sean Ferguson | Heckler |
| Victor Colicchio | Heckler |
| David Mucci | Heckler |
| Jacob Reynolds | Wheeler’s Nephew |
| Maurice Shrog | Yankee Stadium Usher |
| Karen Williams | Kisha Birch |
| Tracy Middendorf | Blonde Player’s Wife |
| William Newman | Fitch |
| P.J. Barry | Waldorf Doorman |
| Frank Girardeau | Waldorf Bellhop |
| Caterina Zapponi | Waldorf Singer |
| Monty Alexander | Waldorf Pianist |
| Daniel Dae Kim | E.R. Doctor |
| Judith Drake | E.R. Nurse |
| Bill Vincent | X-Ray Technician |
| Mark Thomason | Billy’s Father in Early Years |
| Laura Cayouette | Masseuse |
| Christopher Cousins | Ian |
| Ted Raimi | Gallery Doorman |
| Michael Emerson | Gallery Doorman |
| Shelly Desai | Taxi Driver |
| Ed Morgan | Man at Cafe |
| Tracy Perry | Autograph Seeker |
| David Mitchell Evans | Airport Bar Patron (unconfirmed) |
| Tracy Howe | Cabbie (unconfirmed) |
| Mark Adrian | Yankee Fan (uncredited) |
| Derek Ambrosi | Yankee Fan (uncredited) |
| Dread Archie Jr. | Yankee Fan (uncredited) |
| Sonia Aurora | Baseball Fan (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey J. Ayers | Baseball player (uncredited) |
| Allison Baker | Baseball Fan (uncredited) |
| Tom Bezas | Young Baseball Fan (uncredited) |
| Jani Blom | Drunk Guy (uncredited) |
| David S. Bookbinder | Baseball Fan (uncredited) |
| Barry Brandt | Billy’s Brother (uncredited) |
| Chuck Bunting | Yankees Fan (uncredited) |
| James H. Burns | Baseball Scout (uncredited) |
| Carl Burrows | Cunningham (uncredited) |
| Todd Carroll | Yankee Player (uncredited) |
| David Crane | New York Fan (uncredited) |
| Addie Daddio | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Marc Davies | Baseball Player (uncredited) |
| Stéphanye Dussud | Detroit Tiger’s Wife (uncredited) |
| Phil Faicco | Baseball Fan (uncredited) |
| Mark Falvo | Yankee Fan (uncredited) |
| Ken Farnell | Taxi driver (uncredited) |
| Caroline Fogarty | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Guy Guglielmi | Baseball Fan (uncredited) |
| Phil Hawn | Fan in Airport Lounge (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Baseball Spectator (uncredited) |
| David G. Knappe | Baseball Fan (uncredited) |
| Pui Fan Lee | Baseball Spectator Who Taunts At Billy Chapel (uncredited) |
| Sheila Lussier | Baseball Player’s Wife (uncredited) |
| Susan Malick | Baseball players wife (uncredited) |
| Saint Marino | Fan (uncredited) |
| Taylor McCall | Baseball Fan (uncredited) |
| John McEwan | Stadium Spectator (uncredited) |
| Seth William Meier | Brian Whelan (uncredited) |
| Josh Mowery | Team Buyer (uncredited) |
| Michael Neeley | Horseback Cop (uncredited) |
| Glenn Nocera | Yankees fan (uncredited) |
| Dominic Pace | Aravalo (uncredited) |
| Michael C. Pierce | Relief Pitcher Lovett (uncredited) |
| Bobby Plasencia | Yankees Fan (uncredited) |
| Alan Ray | Fisherman (uncredited) |
| Stu ‘Large’ Riley | Richard (uncredited) |
| Tait Smith | Frat Boy (uncredited) |
| Laurent St. Pierre | Maitre D’ (uncredited) |
| Robert Stepanek | Yankee Fan (uncredited) |
| John B. Sterling | Radio Announcer (uncredited) (voice) |
| Wendy Rich Stetson | Baseball Player’s Wife (uncredited) |
| Alberto Suarez | Ballgame Fan (uncredited) |
| Al Thompson | Pete (uncredited) |
| Molly Torrence | Principle (uncredited) |
| Barbara Troy | Yankees Fan (uncredited) |
| Joseph Tudisco | Yankee Fan (uncredited) |
| Ray Vanacore | Screening Fan |
| Yankee stadium (uncredited) | |
| Tom Ward | Yankees Bench Manager (uncredited) |
| Troy Waters | Sailboat Captain (uncredited) |
| Kathleen Wilce | Tourist at Airport (uncredited) |
| George Wilhelm | Stadium Spectator (uncredited) |
| Geoff Witcher | Detroit Radio Announcer (uncredited) (voice) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie has a run time of 2 hours and 17 minutes, it’s a mix of romance and drama.
- It hit the screens on September 17, 1999, in the USA.
- Apart from the lead stars, the film also features Jena Malone, Brian Cox, J.K. Simmons, Vin Scully, Steve Lyons and Carmine Giovinazzo in significant roles.
- It earned 7 award nominations.
- Michael Shaara and Dana Stevens worked on the script for this notable film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Depot Place ramp over RR tracks, Bronx, NYC, USA
- Latitude: 40.8414462
- Longitude: -73.9286943
- Place ID: ChIJ0x99nSL0wokR7UaOdCnHnqw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Depot Pl, Bronx, NY 10452, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Yankee Stadium – E. 161st Street & River Avenue, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.8296426
- Longitude: -73.9261745
- Place ID: ChIJcWnnWiz0wokRCB6aVdnDQEk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1 E 161st St, Bronx, NY 10451, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.8447819
- Longitude: -73.8648268
- Place ID: ChIJsXxpOlWLwokRd1zxj6dDblU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bronx, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Aspen, Colorado, USA
- Latitude: 39.1910983
- Longitude: -106.8175387
- Place ID: ChIJfTxB93w5QIcRcvYseNxCK8E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Aspen, CO 81611, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Glenwood Springs, Colorado, USA
- Latitude: 39.5505376
- Longitude: -107.3247762
- Place ID: ChIJ-XofNJcJQYcRJRFhTBNZfow
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
