Take Me Out to the Ball Game is a 1949 MGM musical comedy film directed by Busby Berkeley. The film stars Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly, and Esther Williams. The story takes place in 1908, where two baseball players, Dennis and Eddie, become co-managers of the Wolves baseball team. Dennis is a serious baseball player, while Eddie is more interested in dating women.
When their team is inherited by K.C. Higgins, they are uneasy with the idea of a woman running the team. However, they soon realize that K.C. is extremely knowledgeable about baseball and has great ideas for improving the team's performance. Dennis falls for K.C. and they become romantically involved, while Eddie tries to win her over himself.
Meanwhile, a group of gamblers attempt to bribe and blackmail Eddie into throwing the games. Eventually, Eddie realizes the error of his ways and helps the team win the championship game.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game features some memorable musical numbers, including the title song and "O'Brien to Ryan to Goldberg." The film was well-received critically and commercially, cementing the reputations of Sinatra, Kelly, and Williams as top Hollywood stars.