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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 · E05

Inning Five: Shadow Ball

Miniseries · Sep 22, 1994 · 2h 0m

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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

E03▶

Inning Three: The Faith of Fifty Million People

Sep 20, 1994 · 1h 58m

E04▶

Inning Four: A National Heirloom

Sep 21, 1994 · 1h 51m

E05Playing

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

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 an imaginary ball. Though unintended, the pantomime was an apt metaphor for the exclusion of blacks from major league play at that time.

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