Tiger Town

Tiger Town

Year: 1983

Runtime: 76 mins

Language: English

Director: Alan Shapiro

FamilyDramaTV Movie

Facing his final season with the Detroit Tigers, outfielder Billy Young watches his chance to reach the World Series fade. A young fan’s relentless enthusiasm reignites Billy’s belief in himself. Filled with big‑league thrills and all‑star excitement, the film reminds us that courage, belief, and timeless power of hope can turn anyone into a winner.

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1

Father's death and final advice

Alex and his father are devoted Detroit Tigers fans. When his father dies unexpectedly, he tells Alex to always believe and hold on to hope.

Evening Home, Detroit
2

Alex vows to attend every home game

Motivated by his father's words, Alex decides to go to every Tigers home game. He believes Billy Young can deliver the big hits if he wishes hard enough.

Detroit, Tigers home venues
3

Billy Young's slump and a miraculous trigger

Billy Young is aging and having a sub-par season. Whenever Alex closes his eyes and wishes, Young belts a home run, as if the wish itself revives his form.

At the plate during Tigers games
4

Belief costs him socially

Alex believes his absence at games causes losses and begins skipping school to watch them. He becomes the subject of ridicule from classmates who mock his loyalty and commitment.

School and city streets
5

Tigers start climbing back into contention

Thanks to Young's rejuvenated play, the Tigers begin winning again and move up in the pennant race. The team feeds off the renewed energy and Alex's unwavering belief.

Detroit, at home and on the road
6

Final game of the season approaches

The final game of the season against the Baltimore Orioles would decide the pennant. Tension builds as both teams vie for the last remaining advantage.

Detroit, Tiger Stadium
7

Ticket stolen by bullies

Alex has his ticket and school lets out early, but a gang of bullies steals his ticket and money. The embarrassment and loss heighten the stakes of reaching the game.

School vicinity to ballpark
8

Principal intervenes and a rush to the game

Only when Alex gets his principal's attention is he released from the bullies' custody. He is then forced to run all the way to Tiger Stadium to catch the game.

City streets toward Tiger Stadium
9

A desperate dash to the ninth inning

Bribing a little girl for her bike and clinging to the back of a city bus, Alex makes a frantic dash to the stadium. He arrives just in time for the ninth inning and Billy Young is up to bat.

Ninth inning Detroit, en route to Tiger Stadium
10

Young's clutch hit seals the pennant

Young makes contact as Alex reaches the front of the stadium aisle; the bases clear and the Tigers seize the American League East title. The victory secures a chance to play in the AL Championship Series.

Ninth inning Tiger Stadium, Detroit
11

Belief vindicated as the pennant is won

The Tigers clinch the pennant thanks to Young's heroics and Alex's unwavering belief. The team rides a late-season surge to secure postseason glory.

End of season Detroit
12

Real-life historical note

The film notes that in real life the Detroit Tigers won the World Series the following year, in 1984. This meta-detail places the fictional story in a broader baseball timeline.

1984 Detroit / MLB history

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