Knute Rockne, All American (1940)
The only film on this list to star a future U.S. president, Knute Rockne All American also opened Hollywood’s eyes to the incredible cinematic potential of football.
Based on a true story, it features Ronald Reagan, as dying Notre Dame halfback George Gipp. In the most memorable scene, he asks his coach, Knute Rockne, to tell his teammates to “win one for the Gipper” — a line Reagan skillfully resurrected as president.
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