Review of Knuckleball! (2012) by Greg R — 16 Oct 2013

An incredible documentary about one of baseball's strangest quirks. The knuckleballer. Fantastic movie.

This review of Knuckleball! (2012) was written by Greg R on 16 Oct 2013.

Knuckleball! has generally received positive reviews.

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