Do you remember the famous line from the 1989 film Field of Dreams: "Build it and he will come"?
Well, Pepsi Max took this sentiment to heart when they turned an old warehouse into a cornfield for a new series of soft drink commercials that spoofed the classic baseball flick.
While Shoeless Joe Jackson doesn't appear in any of the three short television spots, the résumés of those who did are long enough to satisfy even the most enthusiastic baseball fanatic.
From the past to the present, the talent on hand is enough to give the Ghost of Moonlight Graham goosebumps.
The combined talent in the commercials represents three members of the 500-plus home run club, seven Hall of Famers, 20 World Series championships, 74 All-Star Game selections, 865 career wins and 2,735 career home runs.
Between the three commercials—Build It, Clubhouse in the Corn and Rally—there are cameo appearances from legends of the game including Ozzie Smith, Mike Schmidt, Rollie Fingers, Dennis Eckersley, Rickey Henderson, Lou Piniella, Carlton...
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B/R Interview: Ozzie Smith, Rollie Fingers, Mike Schmidt Launch New Pepsi Max Ad
On April - 19 - 2011