Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story 1992

Chronicling the short but eventful life of Hank Gathers (played by Donny B. Lord as a child and Victor Love as a young adult), this fact-based drama chronicles the hoopster's rise from the inner city of Philadelphia to a starring role on Loyola Marymount's basketball team before a heart condition cut his career short. Nell Carter plays Hank's supportive mom, and George Kennedy portrays a neighborhood priest who inspired the boy.

Cast:

Victor Love
Hank Gathers 

Duane Davis
Bo Kimble 

George Kennedy
Father Dave Hagan 

Nell Carter
Lucille Gathers 

Kevin C. White
Derrick Gathers 

Sam Hennings
Coach Spencer