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Rookie of the Year (Season 1, Episode 10)
TV Episode | 29 min | Drama

A small town sportswriter attending the World Series recognizes a young ballplayer as the son of former baseball hero who was banned for throwing a game.
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Director
Writers
W.R. Burnett (story) | Frank S. Nugent (written by) (as Frank Nugent)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 7, 1955

Release date
Dec 7, 1955 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
1 nomination

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Cast

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14 cast members
Name Known for
John Wayne
Mike Cronin Mike Cronin   See fewer
Vera Miles
Ruth Dahlberg Ruth Dahlberg   See fewer
Ward Bond
Larry 'Buck' Goodhue Larry 'Buck' Goodhue   See fewer
Patrick Wayne
Lyn Goodhue (as Pat Wayne) Lyn Goodhue (as Pat Wayne)   See fewer
James Gleason
Ed Shafer Ed Shafer   See fewer
Willis Bouchey
Mr. Cully Mr. Cully   See fewer
Harry Tyler
Mr. White Mr. White   See fewer
William Forrest
Mr. Walker Mr. Walker   See fewer
Robert Lyden
Willie (as Robert Leyden) Willie (as Robert Leyden)   See fewer
John Ford
Self - Introduction Self - Introduction   See fewer
Chet Brandenburg
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Ferguson
Phil (uncredited) Phil (uncredited)   See fewer
Rudy Germane
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
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