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Baseball

The documentary explores the sport's rich heritage, highlighting the pivotal roles of Afro-American players, the intricate relationships between players and team owners, and the game's unwavering resilience.

A documentary film explores the rich history of baseball, blending vintage visuals with newsreels and interviews from players and experts to bring the sport's evolution to life.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Our Game

1. Our Game

Aired: Sep 18, 1994

In 1840s New York City, a captivating game provides a thrilling escape from t...

Episode 2 Something Like a War

2. Something Like a War

Aired: Sep 19, 1994

Byron Bancroft "Ban" Johnson revitalizes the Western League, turning it into ...

Episode 4 A National Heirloom

4. A National Heirloom

Aired: Sep 21, 1994

As the world emerges from the shadows of World War I, baseball must navigate ...

Episode 5 Shadow Ball

5. Shadow Ball

Aired: Sep 22, 1994

The 1930s saw baseball teams struggling financially as the Great Depression t...

Episode 6 The National Pastime

6. The National Pastime

Aired: Sep 25, 1994

The global community unites in a shared mission, with African-Americans and w...

Episode 8 A Whole New Ballgame

8. A Whole New Ballgame

Aired: Sep 27, 1994

The tumultuous decade of the 1960s brings significant social change to Americ...

Episode 9 Home

9. Home

Aired: Sep 28, 1994

The sport of baseball is currently experiencing a revolutionary shift, mirror...

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Info about Baseball

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Sport, Documentary, History