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19941h 43m / epDocumentary

First aired

September 18, 1994

7.6

TMDB Score

76% match · 47 votes

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S01 · E03

Inning Three: The Faith of Fifty Million People

Miniseries · Sep 20, 1994 · 1h 58m

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E01▶

Inning One: Our Game

Sep 18, 1994 · 1h 53m

E02▶

Inning Two: Something Like a War

Sep 19, 1994 · 1h 44m

E03Playing

Inning Three: The Faith of Fifty Million People

Sep 20, 1994 · 1h 58m

E04▶

Inning Four: A National Heirloom

Sep 21, 1994 · 1h 51m

E05▶

Inning Five: Shadow Ball

Sep 22, 1994 · 2h 0m

E06▶

Inning Six: The National Pastime

Sep 25, 1994 · 2h 28m

E07▶

Inning Seven: The Capitol of Baseball

Sep 26, 1994 · 2h 8m

E08▶

Inning Eight: A Whole New Ball Game

Sep 27, 1994 · 1h 51m

E09▶

Inning Nine: Home

Sep 28, 1994 · 2h 22m

Examine the century's second decade, which was dominated by the Black Sox scandal. George Herman “Babe” Ruth makes his first major league appearance (as a member of the Boston Red Sox) and a wave of immigration helps fill the stands with new fans, eager to “become American” by learning America's game.

About the Series

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

First aired: September 18, 1994
Last aired: September 28, 1994
Seasons: 1 season · 9 episodes
Status: Ended
Original language: English
Network: PBS