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The Dog from 'The Sandlot': An Iconic Baseball Tale

In summary, the role of "The Dog" in the movie "The Sandlot" was played by a Mastiff breed named Hercules. Unfortunately, Hercules passed away in 2011 at the age of 9. Despite his intimidating appearance in the movie, Hercules was actually a friendly and well-trained dog in real life. The cast members built a strong bond with him on set and even threw him a birthday party during filming. One interesting behind-the-scenes story is that the iconic scene where the dog jumps over the fence was actually filmed in reverse for safety reasons.
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Does anyone know the name of the dog in Sandlot? You know the baseball movie about a group of boys who spend the summer playing ball
 
The Beast? Wasn't that what they called him? Or Hercules? That was his real name. I think.
 
Yup, Hercules :)
 
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Thank you so much. Our family was trying to figure it out. WE love the movie but couldn't remember his name. I guess thats the movie this week.
Thanks again....
 

Related to The Dog from 'The Sandlot': An Iconic Baseball Tale

1. Who played the role of "The Dog" in the movie "The Sandlot"?

The role of "The Dog" was played by a Mastiff breed named Hercules.

2. Is the dog from "The Sandlot" still alive?

No, unfortunately Hercules passed away in 2011 at the age of 9.

3. Was the dog actually a friendly dog in real life?

Yes, contrary to his intimidating appearance in the movie, Hercules was actually a very friendly and well-trained dog.

4. Did the cast get along well with the dog on set?

Yes, the cast members built a strong bond with Hercules on set and even threw him a birthday party during filming.

5. Are there any behind-the-scenes stories about the dog on set?

One interesting fact is that the scene where the dog jumps over the fence was actually filmed in reverse, with the dog starting at the top of the fence and jumping down. This was done for safety reasons, as the dog was not trained to jump over fences.

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