Bull Durham is a 1988 American romantic comedy sports film. It is partly based upon the minor-league baseball experiences of writer/director Ron Shelton and depicts the players and fans of the Durham Bulls, a minor-league baseball team in Durham, North Carolina.
Theatrical release poster
The Durham Bulls are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. They are located in Durham, North Carolina, and play their home games at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, which opened in 1995.
Durham Athletic Park in 2008
The old bull from Durham Athletic Park, added during the filming of Bull Durham
The second incarnation of the snorting bull sign (1995-2008)
The third and current incarnation of the snorting bull sign (2008-Present)