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How 'Bull Durham' Was Inspired By Ron Shelton's Minor League
Bull Durham returns to Triangle North Carolina as a musical
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Bull Durham' director Ron Shelton headed to Red Wings Hall of Fame
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From the archives: Ron Shelton's world of sports
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Bull Durham” movie inspired by Ron Shelton's days in the bush leagues - Sports Collectors Digest
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Bull Durham' book on movie, why studio didn't like Susan Sarandon
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Bull Durham' turns 35: Revisiting the most famous mound visit in baseball movie history - The Athletic
Bull Durham movie in Church of Baseball book by Ron Shelton
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ON FILM: Bull Durham wears sports-movie crown
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Bull Durham' at 30: The Making of an All-Time Sports Movie Classic - The Ringer
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Baltimore Orioles Bull Durham Inspiration Dies at Age 80
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Bull Durham' director Ron Shelton headed to Red Wings Hall of Fame
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Fun facts about making 'Bull Durham' - Triangle Business Journal
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Ron Shelton wrote the book on 'Bull Durham.' Makes sense. He made the movie, too. - Newsday
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Hop in the Durham DeLorean: “Bull Durham” 1988 - Museum of Durham History