Two of my favorite sports movies are “Hoosiers” and “Rudy.”
No need to go into get detail about either of those films. “Hoosiers” celebrated a high school basketball championship in Indiana. Even had a few friends that served as extras in the 1986 drama, so it was fun to see them.
Released in 1993, “Rudy” is the story of Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger and his journey into Notre Dame football history. Got to interview him during my newspaper days after a speaking engagement.
With that as a backdrop, another movie written by Angelo Pizzo is on my must see list.
Coming out this month, “My All-American” is the true story of University of Texas football player Freddie Steinmark. Having enjoyed the previously mentioned Pizzo movies, it’s safe to say this will be on par with those.
For me, one of the most interesting parts of the movie isn’t even in the film.
James Street was the quarterback for Texas as the Longhorns won the national championship in 1969.
The 30-year old actor playing the quarterback on film is Juston Street, who is the son of the Texas legend that passed away in 2013.
Juston Street played in the Oakland A’s minor league system in 2008-09 after pitching for Texas during the 2005 national championship season. Juston’s brother Jordon also pitched that year for the Longhorns. Another sibling, Hanson Street played baseball at Pepperdine.
The Famous Brother
Huston Street/MLB Photo
Juston Street has another brother that pitched for the Longhorns who was named the Most Outstanding Player of the College World Series when the Longhorns won the title in 2002.
Selected in the first round of the 2004 draft by the A’s, Huston Street made his big league debut in 2005 as he became the American League Rookie of the Year.
When he joined the Colorado Rockies in 2008, Huston Street began wearing No. 16, which was his father’s number in football.
He moved on to the San Diego Padres in 2012 and made the National League all-star team. He was an all-star in 2014 before getting traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
This season with the Angels, he had 40 saves with a 3-3 record and an ERA of 3.18. He has 315 career saves in 11 seasons.
James Street
James Street was a two-sport star for the Longhorns. He earned All-Southwest Conference honors in baseball three times and threw a perfect game.
He set several school records in football as he led the 1969 national champions to huge victories over Arkansas and then in the Cotton Bowl over Notre Dame.
Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in 1970, his athletic career came to an end that year due to an injury during the College World Series.
By Donald Tincher
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