Easily the talent of the Average Joe’s Dodgeball team, Kate Veatch is not necessarily on this list because of her powerful throw, rebuffing of White Goodman or her unicorn collection. She made the cut because of her final line in the movie, “I’m not a lesbian, I’m bisexual”. Now we know we are not the only ones who paid special attention to that one! The Bullet Points: Movie Appeared: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) Actor: Christine Taylor Played for: The Average Joes Why you should vote for her: She was the talent after all. Why you should not vote for her: She may have been the most talented player, but not the most interesting one. {youtube}
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We are remembering for that hot second in the early 90’s when we had a crush on Moira Kelly. Actually, though the movie wasn’t that good, it was that irrational attraction that probably caused us to watch in the first place. Still, Kelly was decent as the spoiled brat ice skating princess which was actually what she was asked to do. Funny, how half of the fictitious athletes we witness fail at that. The Bullet Points: Movie Appeared: The Cutting Edge (1992) Actor: Moira Kelly Played for: U.S.A. Why you should vote for her: Maybe you had a crush on her too for a hot minute? Why you should not vote for him: Figure Skating is not exactly a sport that many visitors of this site probably like. {youtube}
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It really should matter whether or not “Kansas City Bomber” was a good film, but allow us to point out two essential facts in 1972. Fact #1: Roller Derby was a hot sport in 1972, especially on the women’s side. Fact #2: Raquel Welch was hot in 1972. The question here is not the validity of roller derby as a sport (it certainly is), but it did not remain a relevant one, and as such this movie is largely forgotten. The Bullet Points: Movie Appeared: Kansas City Bomber (1972) Actor: Raquel Welch Played for: Portland Loggers Why you should vote for her: Despite what you would think, this movie isn’t half bad. Why you should not vote for her: Nobody watches roller derby anymore, and the film didn’t age well (unlike Raquel Welch, who aged beautifully). {youtube}
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As Jules Paxton in Bend it Like Beckham, Keira Knightley broke out in a great role which was not standard “best friend” fare. She was spunky, athletic and despite not having top billing, was the “Alpha Female” in the flick. We are not sure if anyone from this movie will get inducted into the Hall of Fame, but if one does, we suspect it will Knightley. The Bullet Points: Movie Appeared: Bend it Like Beckham (2002) Actor: Keira Knightley Position Portrayed: Striker Played for: Hounslow Harriers Why you should vote for her: It was a strong role, both for acting and for our sports related purposes. Why you should not vote for him: More people probably watched this movie than watched women’s soccer. {youtube}
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