For decades, the film industry has pitched a handful of sports movies at us, with some making a home run and others ending up on the sidelines. Regardless of whether you prefer comedies like Caddyshack or tearjerkers like Brian’s Song, this list has something for everyone.

#10 - Hoop Dreams (1994)

This real-life documentary follows two African-American teenagers from inner-city Chicago who dream of playing basketball in the NBA. Viewers are exposed to the high times and low times of competitive high school basketball, but are more importantly exposed to real life issues such as race, class, education and family ties.

#9 – Slap Shot (1977)

For all you hockey fans, Slap Shot is the perfect, untamed hockey comedy that follows a fictitious minor league team, the Charlestown Chiefs, and their coach Reggie Dunlap (Paul Newman). When the Charlestown Mill closes, Coach Dunlap knows the team will be extinct after the season’s closing. Hoping to change this inevitable end, he devises a plan filled with brutality and bloodshed that will keep viewers laughing for hours.

#8 – Field of Dreams (1989)

Kevin Costner plays an Iowan farmer who hears a voice in his corn field saying, “If you build it, he will come.” Having an ingrained love for baseball, he knows that he must build a baseball diamond, but what he doesn’t know is who will show up. This film is a must-see for all baseball fans, and it still inspires many to visit the actual ‘field of dreams’ in Dyersville, Iowa to this day.

#7 – A League of Their Own (1992)

While young men were fighting in World War II, the All American Girls’ Professional Baseball League was formed in 1943. Based on a true story, this film follows two siblings, their teammates, and their alcoholic coach (Tom Hanks) as they enter the league and juggle with personal, professional, and societal obligations. This film admirably captures the historical time period of when women were struggling for equality and recognition.

#6 – Million Dollar Baby (2004)

This poignant film starts out when a female amateur boxer (Hilary Swank) approaches a veteran boxing trainer (Clint Eastwood) for help to become professional. With triumph, tragedy and an underdog, this soon-to-be-classic film shows how unexpected bonds and desired goals can thrive through the boxing ring.

#5 – Remember the Titans (2000)

After desegregation laws force three high schools (one African-American, two white) to merge, African-American Coach Boone (Denzel Washington) becomes the new football coach of this racially tense team. Set in 1971 with a timely soundtrack, Remember the Titans is a brilliant illustration of how collaboration and teamwork can overcome the most difficult barriers.

#4 – Rocky (1976)

This rags-to-riches story follows Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), an underdog Philadelphia boxer who earns a living as a collector for a loan shark. When a big shot boxer is looking for a local opponent, he selects Rocky, who then trains at his friend’s meat-packing job, punching on dangled carcasses in the freezer. While at first glance it may appear to be another typical underdog story, the movie’s blatant honesty and enthusiasm set it apart from the rest.

#3 – Caddyshack (1980)

Filled with a star-studded cast, this hilarious comedy revolves around a pompous country club, featuring a young caddy (Michael O’Keefe) in need of a scholarship, a snobby judge (Ted Knight), a wacky land-developer (Rodney Dangerfield), a gopher-obsessed groundskeeper (Bill Murray), and a wealthy golfer (Chevy Chase). Known for its hilarious one-liners, what makes Caddyshack so great is that it can be watched repeatedly and still be funny.

#2 – Brian’s Song (1971)

Based on a true-story, Brian’s Song is the heart-wrenching story of the first interracial roommates in the NFL – Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers. This made-for-TV film hits home when Piccolo develops cancer and Sayers must struggle to continue on with football. Buy a box of tissues before viewing this film about friendship, race, life, death and football.

#1 – Hoosiers (1986)

Inspired by a true story, the plotline is simple: a former college basketball coach (Gene Hackman) lands a job coaching an Indiana high school basketball team and strives to lead them to the championship. What makes Hoosiers so special, however, is that it is simply a believable, feel-good story about ordinary people who have a dream and work hard to attain it. While it is a sports movie, the underlying theme of second chances and redemption can strike a chord with anyone.