About this series
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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Quick facts
First Aired
1994
Seasons
1
Episodes
9
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.5/10
Votes
44
Genre
Documentary
Status
Ended
Network
PBS
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
Inning One: Our Game
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 questionable origins. On June 19th, 1846, at…
S01E02
Inning Two: Something Like a War
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 1894, a sportswriter named Byron Bancroft "…
S01E03
Inning Three: The Faith of Fifty Million People
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 …
S01E04
Inning Four: A National Heirloom
This episode concentrates on Babe Ruth, whose phenomenal performance thrilled the nation throughout the 1920s and rescued the game from the scandal of the previous decade.
S01E05
Inning Five: Shadow Ball
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, th…
S01E06
Inning Six: The National Pastime
This episode covers the 1940s and includes Joe DiMaggio's celebrated hitting streak, the awe-inspiring performance of Ted Williams and what Burns calls “baseball's finest moment” —…
S01E07
Inning Seven: The Capitol of Baseball
Viewers are taken through the 1950s when New York City had three successful baseball teams and dominated the World Series. By the end of the decade, the Giants and Dodgers had left…
S01E08
Inning Eight: A Whole New Ball Game
The field is moved to the 1960s. This episode traces the emergence of television, the expansion to new cities and the building of anonymous multipurpose stadiums that robbed the ga…
S01E09
Inning Nine: Home
The final episode looks at baseball from the 1970s to the present, including the establishment of the free agent system, the rise in player salaries, the continued expansion, the d…
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Questions about Baseball
How many seasons does Baseball have?
Baseball has 1 season and 9 episodes total.
What genre is Baseball?
Baseball is a Documentary series.
Who stars in Baseball?
The cast of Baseball includes John Chancellor, Daniel Okrent, Buck O'Neil, Studs Terkel.
What is the TMDB rating for Baseball?
Baseball has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 44 votes.
