A sports writer is hired to write the biography of baseball legend Ty Cobb, but instead of discovering a hero, finds only an alcoholic with few redeeming qualities other than his remarkable sporting talent. Fact-based drama, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Wuhl, Lolita Davidovich and Lou Myers.

Al Stump is a famous sports-writer chosen by Ty Cobb to co-write his official, authorized 'autobiography' before his death. Cobb, widely feared and despised, feels misunderstood and wants to set the record straight about 'the greatest ball-player ever,' in his words.