Bad News Bears
Ragtag baseball misfits
A ragtag group lacking skill, coordination, or professionalism—from the 1976 film about a hopeless Little League baseball team.
The phrase describes any disorganized or incompetent outfit: Our sales department is a bunch of Bad News Bears.
Often used affectionately for underdogs who somehow muddle through despite their shortcomings.
- baseballBat-and-ball team sport
- underdogsCompetitors expected to fail
- youth sportsOrganized athletics for children
- misfitsThose who don't belong
- losersUnsuccessful competitors
motley crew · coach · ragtag · ragtag bunch · comedy · 1976 · Walter Matthau · kids · team · championship · come from behind · beer · beer drinking · bumbling · strikeout · dugout · uniforms · scrappy
- Sports FilmsRocky, Rudy, Hoosiers, The Natural, Field of Dreams
competence and polish
Bad News Bearswell-oiled machine
Flawlessly coordinated working system
powerhouse · all-stars · dream team · dynasty · New England Patriots