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Baseball (1994)

7.5 1 season 9 episodes Ended

Documentary

The history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and the words of those who contributed to the game in each era. Writers, historians, players, baseball personnel, and fans review key events and the significance of the game in America's history.

Watch S1 E1 Latest: S1 E9

Seasons & episodes

Inning One: Our GameSep 18, 1994 · 1h 53m

In New York City, in the 1840s, people need a diversion from the "railroad pace" at which they work and live. They find it in a game of que…

Inning Two: Something Like a WarSep 19, 1994 · 1h 44m

It is a decade of revolution. In China, in Central America. At Kitty Hawk. In Henry Ford's factory. And on America's baseball fields. In 18…

Inning Three: The Faith of Fifty Million PeopleSep 20, 1994 · 1h 58m

Examine the century's second decade, which was dominated by the Black Sox scandal. George Herman “Babe” Ruth makes his first major league a…

Inning Four: A National HeirloomSep 21, 1994 · 1h 51m

This episode concentrates on Babe Ruth, whose phenomenal performance thrilled the nation throughout the 1920s and rescued the game from the…

Inning Five: Shadow BallSep 22, 1994 · 2h 0m

The story of the Negro Leagues in the 1930s. “Shadow Ball” refers to a common pre-game feature in which the players staged a mock game with…

Inning Six: The National PastimeSep 25, 1994 · 2h 28m

This episode covers the 1940s and includes Joe DiMaggio's celebrated hitting streak, the awe-inspiring performance of Ted Williams and what…

Inning Seven: The Capitol of BaseballSep 26, 1994 · 2h 8m

Viewers are taken through the 1950s when New York City had three successful baseball teams and dominated the World Series. By the end of th…

Inning Eight: A Whole New Ball GameSep 27, 1994 · 1h 51m

The field is moved to the 1960s. This episode traces the emergence of television, the expansion to new cities and the building of anonymous…

Inning Nine: HomeSep 28, 1994 · 2h 22m

The final episode looks at baseball from the 1970s to the present, including the establishment of the free agent system, the rise in player…

Cast

John ChancellorNarrator (voice)

Daniel OkrentSelf

Buck O'NeilSelf

Studs TerkelSelf (voice)