: That about right? Im Crash Davis; Im your new catcher, and you just got lesson No. You gotta play this game with fear and arrogance., Nuke LaLoosh: Right. Even Nuke and his five-cent head understood that. That means if you get just one extra flare a week, just one, a gork, a ground ball a ground ball with eyes! Ebby Calvin LaLoosh It's arrogance not 'ignorance. Another player: Theyre really, hot, huh?Why its the best: Crash tells these guys about the dream, and that horny bastards only response is the girls are hot, huh? Sheesh. At only 5'4" and 140 pounds, Keeler amassed a streak of 200-hit seasons that lasted from 1894 to 1902, and after 19 years in the major leagues he retired with a lifetime batting average of .347. . When you were a baby, the Gods reached down and turned your right arm into a thunderbolt. Released by Capitol Records in 1988 (CDP 7 90586 2) containing music from Bull Durham (1988). I told him that a player on a streak has to respect the streak. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes. Ebby Calvin LaLoosh : When you buy through the links on our site we may earn a commission. I just want to give it my best shot, and the good Lord willing, things will work out. Annie knows what she wants and goes after them. : Throw some ground balls. Annie: Honey, would you rather I be making love to him using your name or making love to youusing his name. The setup: Nuke and the team are on a winning streak, and Nuke attributes this to Annies idea rechanneling his sexual energy onto the field. : Crash: Well, 247 home runs in the minor-leagues would be kind of a dubious honor. Crash Davis You throw that weak-a s again. Crash Davis Find the exact moment in a TV show, movie, or music video you want to share. Crash Davis I believe in the sweet spot, soft-core pornography, opening your presents Christmas morning rather than Christmas Eve and I believe in long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last three days. Nuke: Got to play thats pretty boring, you know? : : Relax, all right? Now we have got a 12-day road trip starting tomorrow. Write this down. After all, well learn about lifes disappointments through Crash Davis and womens empowerment through Annie Savoy. Only Crash Davis stands out this year, begging the question: what are these boys thinking about? You hung an 0 and 2 curve ball in a 3-2 game in the bottom of the 8th and I tattooed it over the Michelin Tire sign and beat you 4-3. I mean, why don't I get to choose, why doesn't he get to choose? Baseball may be a religion full of magic, cosmic truth, and the fundamental ontological riddles of our time, but it's also a job., 22. Crash Davis Ump: I did not spit on you! Someone else carries your bags. I hook up with one guy a season. Why do you get to choose? But, Joe, this guy's got some serious .., 10. Millie: Well, he fs like he pitches, sort of all over the place.Why its the best: Honest, accurate assessment. Larry? Crash: No! Why the hell am I back in A ball? And this is the most wretched road trip Ive seen in 20 years. How come you don't like me? Nasty. Baseball may be a religion full of magic, cosmic truth, and the fundamental ontological riddles of our time, but its also a job. Annie Savoy, Nuke LaLoosh: Shes getting pretty steamed, actually, because Im still re-channeling my sexual energy. It's all about sex and sport. Lots happen on those long bus trips in the minors. Technical Specs, [Larry jogs out to the mound to break up a players' conference], [after Ebby didn't listen to Crash, and the ball became a home run], [Crash looks and sees Ebby's father who waves]. You still dont know what Im talking about, do you?Why its the best: Always loved the breakdown of the baseball stats. Ive tried all the major religions and most of the minor ones. Joe Reardon You know you never handle your luggage in the show? (Swings and misses for strike three)Why its the best: Just great insight into whats going on in a batters head. Hit them where they ain't. Yeah, I've been in the majors. Crash: And he scrambled that son of a b. 5. Annie Savoy: Despite my rejection of most Judeo-Christian ethics, I am, within the framework of the baseball season, monogamous.. This is the damndest season Ive ever seen. Thinkin' it's time to go get 'em They ain't gonna know what hit 'em (W-W-When they get bit with the) Venom, (I got that) adrenaline momentum And I'm not knowin' when I'm Ever gonna slow up and I'm Ready to snap any moment I'm Thinkin' it's time to go get 'em They ain't gonna know what hit 'em (W-W-When they get bit with the) I said knock . Youve got it, honey. Crash, to the hitter: What are you doing? The American game. Annie: Why not? : And hes throwing a brilliant game, the best of his career to that point. You see, theres a certain amount of life wisdom I give these boys. And thats OK. Just means Ill have to keep watching them for yearsto make up my mind. : [watching Ebby from across the clubhouse], [In the dugout after LaLoosh pitches a perfect inning], [after their confrontation outside the bar, watching Annie dance with Max Patkin]. You got it. Crash Davis Thisis a simple game. The setup: The Bulls are not a good squad to start the season, and the teams long-time radio broadcaster, Teddy Cullinane, doesnt feel like sugar-coating anything. The setup: Crash has reported to the Durham Bulls, but hes not sure why hes there. Annie (Susan Sarandon) is attracted to Crash Davis (Kevin Costner) too. I believe in the sweet spot, soft-core pornography, opening your presents Christmas morning rather that Christmas Eve, and I believe in long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last three days. If you win 20 in the show, you can let the fungus grow back and the press'll think you're colorful. : Sold Lady Kenmores. Crash: Cmon, Meat. I mean, it feels radical in kind of a tubular sort of way, but most of all, it feels out there. EBBY I ain't hitting a man first. This does not influence our choices. Nuke: Im just If he's so good how come Annie wants me instead of him? I hate cute! Annie Savoy You gotta play this game with fear and arrogance. You mean Nuke. : Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. What's wrong? : CRASH PULLS A BASEBALL from his jacket pocket, tosses it to Ebby. He hops up to Crashs seat on the bus. : ( yada yada yada ) I know. Think classy, you'll be classy.. We need a live is it a live rooster? : : The setup: Nuke comes to the pool hall to tell Crash great news hes been called up to the majors! Hi, Im Karen, a content curator and writer for Quote Ambition; Im also a marketing and advertising professional. [exasperated] Crash Davis The story is as much a discovery of talent as it is about molding it with practice and guidance. Ebby Calvin LaLoosh Annie Savoy I believe in the sweet spot, soft-core pornography, opening your presents Christmas morning rather than Christmas Eve, and I believe in long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last three days. Youve got a Hall of Fame arm but youre pissing it away. Ebby Calvin LaLoosh : LaLoosh: Hey, Annie. Something full of magic, religion, bullshit. You know, calm her down., Nuke LaLoosh: Im just talking about one time., Crash Davis: If you give in now, you might start losing. The records 246. Crash: I got a lot of time to hear your theories. I got a 911 with a quadraphonic Blaupunkt., Crash Davis: Christ! Annie Savoy That's good; when you get in a fight with a drunk you don't hit him with your pitching hand. The setup: Crash walks into the Durham managers office for the first time. Crash Davis 1. The moment's over. You want a stable pony. What the fuck is that? : [Crash exits the office and stands in the clubhouse for a minute before sticking his head back through the door]. Larry Oh, hey, and another thing, Meat. Crash Davis I mean, it's all a question of quantum physics, molecular attraction, and timing. Crash: Alright, meat. Youve got it. Crash Davis : You got a gift. YOU been in the majors? And you Larry Hockett should remember me, 'cause about five years ago in the Texas League you were pitching for El Paso and I was batting clean-up for Shreveport. : Crash Davis You lollygag in and out of the dugout. Watching through on Monday, I typed in 79 different quotes/scenes, and on Tuesday I cut down that list to 37, including the parts I felt had to make the list. You got a gift. Youre going to have to study them. Think classy and youll be classy. IMDB: 7.1 Metacritic: 73 Rotten Tomatoes: 97% Bull Durham Screenplay Edit Buy R Year: 1988 108 29,099 Views Taglines: [On playing in the "show" - major league baseball]. how come nobody ever says they were Joe Schmo? Crash I got a Porsche already; I got a 911 with a quadrophonic Blaupunkt. The world is made for people who arent cursed with self-awareness. Annie Savoy, 3. William " Wee Willie" Keeler was a right fielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1892 to 1910. --Rochelle O'Gorman Genre: Comedy, Romance, Sport Stars: Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Trey Wilson Production: Orion Pictures Nominated for 1 Oscar. Women never get lured. Crash calls for a curveball, multiple times, and Nuke shakes him off each time. 21. What's this guy know anyway? Crash: Are you out of your mind? They ain't gonna hit you. It's not whether you win or lose. It's our game the American game. Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. I should'a thrown a slider. Beats the hell out of workingat Sears. No matter how different we are on the outside, Im a true believer that our emotions dont lie; if you dig deep into our psyche, were all the same inside. I was somewhat disappointed to read that Washington Nationals Manager Matt Williams attributed the quote "Hit 'em where they ain't" to Susan Sarandon in the movie "Bull Durham . Why do you get to choose? Jesus, get out of the box, you idiot! Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. The hotels all have room service and the women all have long legs and brains. You know what that makes you? Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. And it could be argued that Durham was as central to the plot as Crash Davis, Nuke Laloosh and Annie Savoy. Crash aint exactly happy about this news and what it means for his career. Crash Davis In addition, he hit the sportswriters, the public-address announcer, the bull mascot twice also new league records. Shelton credits Hollywood studios at the time for being more freewheeling and less concerned about the overseas market, where baseball in particular doesn't sell. You know what the difference between hitting .250 and .300 is? He's shaking me off. Annie. My interviews? Crash Davis The setup: Crash-to-Nuke wisdom time! Well, Nuke's scared because his eyelids are jammed and his old man's here. : Who's he plays for?. You be cocky and arrogant, even when you're getting beat. Crash: Ball four!Why its the best: Crash accurately sizes up the kid in about two seconds. Get the broad out of your head! Lyrics by Michel Vaucaire. : Annie: Fine. Your shower shoes have fungus on them. Crash Davis Skip You better cool off. Why, there are laws we don't understand that bring us together and tear us apart. Its great. Crash Davis : But you dont respect the game, and thats my problem. : the web and also on Android and iOS. Write it down. It will repair our losses and be a blessing to us. You could look it up.Why its the best: Damn right, baseballs a blessing to us. Annie: Yeah, like the lava lizards of the Galapagos Islands. Ump: Dont bump me. Crash, to the hitter: This son of a b is throwing a two-hit shutout and hes shaking me too. It's all about sex and sport. Does that mean what I think it means, "limping jets of love"? Crash: If you give in now, you might start losing. You know what that makes you? Twenty-one greatest days of my life. Last chance. Its time to work on your interviews., Nuke LaLoosh: My interviews? Annie: Hes kinda cute. This guys got some serious s.Why its the best: All I can think is that, in todays game, theres zero chance a bonus-baby youngster would even be allowed to stay in a game long enough to face at least 36 batters 18 Ks, 18 BBs but that was a different time. Baby ducks are cute, I hate cute! : When you get in a fight with a drunk you don't hit him with your pitching hand., 14. Throw some ground balls. According to the actor and former independent baseball leaguer, he agreed to play Crash Davis, but when he returned from a trip out. Keeler had the motto "keep your eye clear and hit 'em where they ain't " - which he did. Crash Davis (Kevin Costner, showcasing his Midwestern charm) is a perennial Minor Leaguer assigned to the Durham Bulls, a hapless team with a long tradition of mediocrity. And you should know that!Why its the best: Its now that Annie and Crash realize the fire of the argument means they probably need to be together. Ebby Calvin LaLoosh Oh fine. : Company Credits By joining Kidadl you agree to Kidadls Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receiving marketing communications from Kidadl. I mean. One more, baby. I think most BrandSource members could probably learn not one, but two lessons from old Wee Willie when it comes to running their . Write it down. Your place or mine? That's the secret. Hes shaking me off. Bull Durham is all about the fans and players of the Durham Bulls, a minor-league baseball team tucked away in North Carolina. Crash Davis Wants to throw a fastball instead of a curve. Why does he want me to throw the heat again, I just threw it. : That means if you get just one extra flare a week, just one; A gork, a groundballyou get a groundball with eyesyou get a dying quailjust one more dying quail a week, and you're in Yankee Stadium. She trusts everything will work out and just goes with her guts; she is an example of a truly empowered woman. Annies narration airs over the video montage of a winning streak. Nuke: I held it like an egg. 29. The setup: Theres a play at the plate. Our goal is to provide our readers with the best collections of quotes on topics like love, life, relationships and more. Crash, to himself: Son of a b throws hard. Why the hell am I back in A ball? Get out of your fing head. They're your friends. Crash: Well, I believe in the soul, the (yada yada yada), the small of a womans back, the hanging curveball, high fiber, good scotch, that the novels of Susan Sontag are self-indulgent, overrated crap. creative tips and more. "I keep my eyes clear and I hit 'em where they ain't." Source: Baseball's Greatest Quotations (Paul Dickson, 1991) "Learn what pitch you can hit good; then wait for that pitch." Source: National Baseball Hall of Fame (website) "He ( Willie Keeler) may have been small in size but he was huge with the bat." - Ted Williams. Its, like, better than losing. Uh, it's like pheromones. Millie is a sneaky quote superstar in this movie. Theyre just kids. Crash hit his record dinger the 247th of his minor-league career in Asheville and retired. But, Joe. Skip tells Crash that they're letting him go to bring up a catcher from Bluefield. She states that every season she gives herself to a new player, guiding him through each game in order to help the team. What do I got to do?, Crash Davis: Youre gonna have to learn your cliches. Crash Davis I just want to be., 5. We yada yadad the best part. Crash: I fing quit. Annie Savoy You hit 20 more this year, youre going to be the all-time minor-league champ. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, and you hit the ball. You having fun yet? You believe that s? It will take our people out-of-doors, fill them with oxygen, give them a larger physical stoicism. July 14, 2014. And the way he laughs at himself after telling the bat boy to shut up cracks me up every time. : Its a simple game! The story follows Ebby Calvin Laloosh who is part of the loosing single-A team Durham Bulls. Crash Davis : And dont forget to check out these Field of Dreams quotes and baseball quotes. Usually takes me a couple of weeks to pick the guykinda my own spring training. Crash Davis Ebby Calvin LaLoosh Crash Davis Your place or mine? Dont think. Larry! Fear and ignorance., Crash Davis: No. The setup: Nuke shakes off Crash. Walt Whitman once said, I see great things in Baseball. Man, that ball got out of here in a hurry. : Well, I believe in the soulhe hanging curve ball, high fiber, good scotch, that the novels of Susan Sontag are self-indulgent, overrated crap. Huh? Usually start me off with a hammer. Good. Can't you even let me enjoy the moment? Larry Dont think, just throw. Hope I can help the ball club. One more. : Crash: I was in the show for 21 days once. Itll only hurt the (something). Crash Davis Ebby Calvin LaLoosh We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. No, don't think, Meat, just give him the gas. (And, I swear that I didnt intentionally put the story of the 21 days in the majors at No. Crash Davis Nuke: Oh yeah, Im having a blast. All's I want is a date. Skip: You guy, you lollygag the ball around the infield. There aren't many US cities that end up as characters in a hit movie, but Durham, NC, was ready for its close-up when filming began on Bull Durham in the fall of 1987. : Some days, "Bull Durham." Thats the point. 1. : The rose goes in the front, big guy., 24. [Crash looks and sees Ebby's father who waves] 'Cause of Ebby Calvin LaLoosh. "I see great things in baseball. How come in former lifetimes, everybody is somebody famous?, 28. I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. Never f with a winning streak.Why its the best: Because EVERYONE knows you never, um, mess with a winning streak. These all make Bull Durham one of the greatest and most relatable sports comedy movies of all time! How was Ebby Calvin LaLoosh? If you purchase using the buy now button we may earn a small commission. Why are you shaking me off? : Just relax. A movie about America's other favorite pastime. Annie: I can do that, too.Why its the best: Those two crazy kids were meant to be together. He said, "Hit 'em where they ain't.". Crash: I didnt miss him! What are you swinging at the breaking ball for? In addition, he hit the sportswriters, the public-address announcer, the bull mascottwicealso new league records. You know, hes really different. Batting practice at 11:30.Why its the best: Yeah, hes pissed. I should have thrown a slider. Your shower shoes have fungus on them. I ranked everything before I put actual numbers on the list. Annie, voiceover: The world is made for people who arent cursed with self-awareness.Why its the best: Aint that the truth, unfortunately. Annie: OK.Why its the best: BECAUSE ANNIE MENTIONS THE SPORTING NEWS! : We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Ebby Calvin LaLoosh Relax. : You catch the ball. The setup: Were starting this list with the end of the movie, the final line of Annies narration. Ballparks are like cathedrals.. You got a gift., Crash Davis: You got a gift. Nuke: Good Lord willing You get three ants together, they can't do dick. You got a Hall-of-Fame arm, but you're pissing it away. And, Hollywood. The last five pitched he threw were faster that the first five, He has the best young arm I've seen in 30 years.