'Franchot Tone' was initially cast in the role of "Larry" but was replaced by Robert Young prior to the start of production.
Ted Healy, who portrays O'Toole, was initially a "straight" man in a vaudeville comedy act with "The Three Stooges".
Filmed at L.A.'s Wrigley Field and the old Sportsman's Park in St. Louis. Several ballplayers appear including the Cardinals real center fielder Ernie Orsatti who is shot "by the camera" as he crosses the plate.
Rarely seen on broadcast TV since its' initial run in 1957, when pre-code MGM films were first released to television.
Several old time baseball players were supposedly cast in the movie.