A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
Ricky Bell, an all-pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who died of a rare muscle disease in the prime of his career. The plot centers on Bell's relationship with a father-less handicapped boy, and his efforts to be a big brother to him. The boy ends up being an inspiration for Bell when his disease makes the athlete more afflicted than the boy.
- Overview
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A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 2, 1991
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama
User Score
51%
Original Title
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
Production Companies
Landsburg Company, Procter & Gamble Productions
Director
Richard Michaels
Description
Ricky Bell, an all-pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who died of a rare muscle disease in the prime of his career. The plot centers on Bell's relationship with a father-less handicapped boy, and his efforts to be a big brother to him. The boy ends up being an inspiration for Bell when his disease makes the athlete more afflicted than the boy.
