5.3 Drama TV Movie

A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story

1991
Trailer
Ricky Bell, an all-pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who died of a rare muscle disease in the prime of his career. The plot centers on Bell's relationship with a father-less handicapped boy, and his efforts to be a big brother to him. The boy ends up being an inspiration for Bell when his disease makes the athlete more afflicted than the boy.
Release Date
1991-04-02
Status
Released
Original Title
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
Runtime
1h 40m
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Landsburg Company, Procter & Gamble Productions
Overview
Ricky Bell, an all-pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who died of a rare muscle disease in the prime of his career. The plot centers on Bell's relationship with a father-less handicapped boy, and his efforts to be a big brother to him. The boy ends up being an inspiration for Bell when his disease makes the athlete more afflicted than the boy.
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