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The Saint of Second Chances

"A baseball dynasty built on fun — and a disco disaster that nearly undid it all."

Mike Veeck, son of MLB franchise owner Bill Veeck, blows up his father's career. Exiled from the game he loves, the younger Veeck spends the next few decades clawing his way up from rock bottom, determined to redeem himself.

Top Cast

  • Jeff Daniels

    Jeff Daniels

    Narrator (voice)

  • Charlie Day

    Charlie Day

    Mike Veeck

  • Mike Veeck

    Mike Veeck

    Self - Mike's Son / Mike Veeck

  • Libby Veeck

    Libby Veeck

    Self / Libby Veeck

  • Night Train Veeck

    Night Train Veeck

    Self

  • Lee Adams

    Lee Adams

    Self

  • Dax Allen

    Dax Allen

    Self

  • Lark Allen

    Lark Allen

    Self

  • Dan Barreiro

    Dan Barreiro

    Self

Overview

Mike Veeck, son of MLB franchise owner Bill Veeck, blows up his father's career. Exiled from the game he loves, the younger Veeck spends the next few decades clawing his way up from rock bottom, determined to redeem himself.

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6.9 / 10
15 Reviews
1 Popular

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