Who is Jackie Moon based on?

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Is Semi-Pro based on a true story?

The Amazing True Story Of Victor, The Wrestling Bear In the 2008 Will Ferrell movie Semi-Pro, which centers on a fictional ABA basketball team, there’s a scene where Jackie Moon, played by Ferrell, wrestles with a grizzly bear at halftime of a game.

Who played Jackie’s wife?

Patti LaBelle as Mrs. Moon – Appeared in Jackie’s dream to invent the alley-oop. Tim Meadows as Cornelius Banks – A friend of Jackie’s who thinks he plays for the Tropics. Jason Sudeikis as Nacho Fan – One of the few Tropics’ season ticket holders.

Did Will Ferrell play basketball?

The son of Betty Kay and Roy Lee Ferrell, Jr., Will was quite the athlete in high school. In addition to his kicking duties, he was on University’s soccer team and the captain of the basketball team, showing he was able to use his 6’3″ height to his advantage.

Who is Jackie Moon’s point guard in semi pro?

Jackie Moon’s American Basketball Association team languishes in last place, with few fans in the seats. Jackie dreams of a merger with the NBA. A tough-minded point guard named Monix is at the end of his career; he’s played on the champion Celtics but accepts a trade to Flint to be close to Lynn, the love of his life.

Where was Jackie Moon’s basketball team in 1976?

It’s 1976 in Flint, Michigan. Jackie Moon’s American Basketball Association team languishes in last place, with few fans in the seats. Jackie dreams of a merger with the NBA.

When did Jackie Moon play for the Celtics?

It’s 1976 in Flint, Michigan. Jackie Moon’s American Basketball Association team languishes in last place, with few fans in the seats. Jackie dreams of a merger with the NBA. A tough-minded point guard named Monix is at the end of his career; he’s played on the champion Celtics but accepts a trade to Flint to be close to Lynn,…