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.
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Air Date: 1994-09-18
In New York City, in the 1840s, people need a diversion from the "railroad pace" at which they work and live. They fi...
Air Date: 1994-09-19
It is a decade of revolution. In China, in Central America. At Kitty Hawk. In Henry Ford's factory. And on America's ...
Air Date: 1994-09-20
Examine the century's second decade, which was dominated by the Black Sox scandal. George Herman “Babe” Ruth makes hi...
Air Date: 1994-09-21
This episode concentrates on Babe Ruth, whose phenomenal performance thrilled the nation throughout the 1920s and res...
Air Date: 1994-09-22
The story of the Negro Leagues in the 1930s. “Shadow Ball” refers to a common pre-game feature in which the players s...
Air Date: 1994-09-25
This episode covers the 1940s and includes Joe DiMaggio's celebrated hitting streak, the awe-inspiring performance of...
Air Date: 1994-09-26
Viewers are taken through the 1950s when New York City had three successful baseball teams and dominated the World Se...
Air Date: 1994-09-27
The field is moved to the 1960s. This episode traces the emergence of television, the expansion to new cities and the...
Air Date: 1994-09-28
The final episode looks at baseball from the 1970s to the present, including the establishment of the free agent syst...