This week’s trivia contest is for a copy of Matt McCarthy’s Odd Man Out, reviewed earlier today.  Its provides a wonderful picture of the Minor Leagues as remembered by a guy who lived it.  This contest is open to anyone who loves to read!  All you have to do to answer the question is post the answer in the comment box below.

This book has been compared to Ball Four and Bull Durham, but for today’s question we are going to reach into the vault for one more true life story that made its way to the big screen. The movie The Rookie is about a science teacher who tries out for a major league club and gets signed and eventually leagues despite being over 30 years old.  Its a true story.  Can you name the player portrayed by Dennis Quaid in the movie, and the team he made his debut with?