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Iris tells Roy that she is pregnant with his child. This is from the book, the Natural.
The Savoy Special was the bat given to Roy Hobbs at the end of the movie.
In the film "The Natural," Roy Hobbs' bat is named "Wonderboy." It is a unique bat made from a tree struck by lightning, symbolizing Hobbs' exceptional talent and potential. The bat plays a crucial role in his journey as a baseball player, embodying both his dreams and his struggles.
Amazing Sports Stories - 2008 Eddie Waitkus The Real Roy Hobbs 1-10 was released on: USA: 15 June 2008
Ellis Hobbs played for Iowa State University in college.
Unlike the novel by Bernard Malamud, Roy Hobbs didn't throw a game in the movie version.
Roy Hobbs is not a real baseball player; he is a fictional character from Bernard Malamud's novel "The Natural," published in 1952. The character was portrayed by Robert Redford in the 1984 film adaptation of the same name. Hobbs is depicted as a talented but troubled player making a comeback in his late thirties, embodying themes of redemption and the American spirit.
Roy Hobbs, the protagonist of Bernard Malamud's novel "The Natural," was shot by Harriet Bird, a woman he had encountered earlier in his life. The shooting occurs as a result of her obsession and misguided feelings, stemming from a combination of jealousy and the belief that he could have been a great player. This act serves as a pivotal moment in the story, impacting Hobbs's life and career as he later seeks redemption and the chance to fulfill his dreams in baseball.
His character Roy Hobbs wore No. 9 because that was the number of Redford's favorite player, Ted Williams.
Roy Miller plays as a Defender for Costa Rica.
Roy Hibbert plays for the Indiana Pacers.