Baseball - Season 1 - Eps 3: 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 Sox) and a wave of immigration helps fill the stands with new fans, eager to “become American” by learning America's game.
About Baseball
Title: Baseball
First Air Date: 1994-09-18
Last Air Date: 1994-09-28
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.4/10 (from 38 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 9
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Florentine Films, WETA
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.
Cast
John Chancellor
Narrator (voice)
Daniel Okrent
Self
Buck O'Neil
Self
Studs Terkel
Self / (voice)
