The Real Life After The Hill of Dennis Quaid's Pastor James Hill

What happened to Rickey Hill's and The Hill's main character James Hill. The touching biographical sports drama The Hill stars Colin Ford as Rickey Hill and Dennis Quaid as his father, James.

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The film's protagonist, Rickey, had a degenerative spinal disease and baseball dreams. Rickey perseveres to inspire people worldwide. The Hill follows Rickey Hill's family. His father, James, inspired him to follow his passion despite all odds.

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Dennis Quaid portrayed James as a father worried about his child's health but determined to help them achieve their goals. James influenced Rickey from childhood to after The Hill.

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Devout pastor James Hill sought God all his life. Pancreatic cancer killed James in the late 1970s. Ricky retired early due to ill health. His brother was writing a book about Rickey's complicated but inspiring life.

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Hollywood wanted to adapt that book, but the brothers declined because it was too close to their father's death. The Hill honors James and enhances his legacy. The Cinemaholic reports that Rickey thinks his dad cried throughout The Hill.

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Like his father, Rickey Hill has continued his legacy. CBN reports that Rickey is devout like his father. He says The Hill brought him closer to God and religion.

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He stuck to his principles despite professional pressure. He denied cursing like other players. The long bus rides allowed him to preach and lead his team in Gospel songs.

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The Real Life After The Hill of Dennis Quaid's Pastor James Hill

What happened to Rickey Hill's and The Hill's main character James Hill. The touching biographical sports drama The Hill stars Colin Ford as Rickey Hill and Dennis Quaid as his father, James.

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The film's protagonist, Rickey, had a degenerative spinal disease and baseball dreams. Rickey perseveres to inspire people worldwide. The Hill follows Rickey Hill's family. His father, James, inspired him to follow his passion despite all odds.

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Dennis Quaid portrayed James as a father worried about his child's health but determined to help them achieve their goals. James influenced Rickey from childhood to after The Hill.

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Devout pastor James Hill sought God all his life. Pancreatic cancer killed James in the late 1970s. Ricky retired early due to ill health. His brother was writing a book about Rickey's complicated but inspiring life.

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Hollywood wanted to adapt that book, but the brothers declined because it was too close to their father's death. The Hill honors James and enhances his legacy. The Cinemaholic reports that Rickey thinks his dad cried throughout The Hill.

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Like his father, Rickey Hill has continued his legacy. CBN reports that Rickey is devout like his father. He says The Hill brought him closer to God and religion.

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He stuck to his principles despite professional pressure. He denied cursing like other players. The long bus rides allowed him to preach and lead his team in Gospel songs.

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