If you haven’t already done so, we recommend you check out the Netflix original documentary, The Battered Bastards of Baseball, about the short-lived (1973-1977) independent Single-A Portland Mavericks (Northwest League) launched by former minor-league player and television actor Bing Russell, father of movie star Kurt Russell. We finally got around to watching it, and it’s definitely worth checking out. Read more here. Read reviews on Rotten Tomatoes here. Go to the film on Netflix here.
A great documentary on the Mavericks. There is great footage of 1970’s minor league baseball, monochrome uniforms and player interviews. I would have loved to understand the exact reason why so many people came out to Civic Stadium for games during the Mavs’ era compared to when Triple-A baseball returned.
I agree, I really enjoyed the documentary but would have loved to hear more about their marketing, promotions and off-field antics that helped draw the crowds.