A forgotten film, “Fat City” shows the dark underside of Boxing via Billy Tully, a boxer way past his prime, and an alcoholic to boot. Released a few years before Rocky, there is no “Rocky” ending here. Frankly, this movie would not have worked if it was.



The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Fat City (1972)

Actor:
Stacy Keach

Why you should vote for him:
This is one of the boxing characters you pity the most.

Why you should not vote for him:
This movie has been forgotten.

It is pretty simple really. If you are a fan of comedian, Artie Lange, you enjoyed this movie. If not, you probably never saw it. Still, we expect a few voted from the “Jack and Coke” contingent on this one.



The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Artie Lange’s Beer League (2006)

Actor:
Artie Lange

Position Portrayed:
Town Drunk

Played for:
Ed’s Bar & Swill

Why you should vote for him:
Just playing for Ed’s Bar & Swill should be worth a few votes right there.

Why you should not vote for him:
This film was not a commercial success, and chances are, you never saw it.

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The slacker in us loved Alex Moran. There was something appealing about the Blue Mountain State Quarterback who was good enough to get his scholarship but was not thinking about the next level (the NFL) and was content to live the college jock dream of booze and babes. However, late in the show’s run, he would go on to set college records and develops a bit of a work ethic; which we did admire, but our inner slacker could not help but think that sold out a bit. Now just what is the passing record at BMS worth?

Spoiler Alert: In this male weepfest, wouldn’t it have been better if Ricky Schroeder died at the end instead of Jon Voight? Just saying.



The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
The Champ (1979)

Actor:
Jon Voight

Why you should vote for him:
He did win his final fight after all.

Why you should not vote for him:
But he won that fight to take care of the “Ricker”.