Ken Burns traces the history of America's favourite past-time, from the 1840s to 1993. Photos, paintings, lithographs, and newsreels are brought to life by first-person accounts from baseball legends.
EPISODE 1
First Inning: Our Game
Ken Burns examines the history of baseball in the United States, including the first gambling scandal and early attempts by women in the 1860s to play the game.
EPISODE 2
Second Inning: Something Like a War
Introducing some of the most extraordinary individuals ever to play the game, including volatile outfielder Ty Cobb, pitcher Walter Johnson, and manager John McGraw.
EPISODE 3
Third Inning: The Faith of Fifty Million People
The Black Sox Scandal sees eight members of the Chicago White Sox accused of taking money to throw the 1919 World Series.
EPISODE 4
Fourth Inning: A National Heirloom
Baltimore saloon-keeper's son Babe Ruth thrills the nation throughout the 1920s with his phenomenal performance.
EPISODE 5
Fifth Inning: Shadow Ball
A new generation of stars emerge, including Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams; the rise of the Negro Leagues culminates with the battle between Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson in the Negro League World Series.
EPISODE 6
Sixth Inning: The National Pastime
After the 1941 season, war disrupts the sport as players are drafted; integration occurs when Jackie Robinson plays for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Ken Burns
Lynn Novick
