'42' seems to get Jackie Robinson story told right

As a sports nut, when a sports movie hits the big screen I’ve got to take it in.

Back in 1977 when Paul Newman actually laced up the skates and did his own stunts playing minor league hockey has been Reggie Dunlop in “Slap Shot” it was a can’t miss.

Oh how this classic sports flick really portrayed what went on both on and off the ice in hockey’s bush leagues.

Being fortunate to serendipitously be in the crowd back at Notre Dame Stadium in 1992 while some scenes from the movie “Rudy” were being shot made that film’s debut a rare family affair. We all gathered to see if we made the final cut, o...