Part 3: The Faith of Fifty Million People

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Part 3: The Faith of Fifty Million People

March 13, 2020

Before and after World War I, a steady stream of immigrants land on the shores of America. They want instantly to become American, to pursue the American dream, to play the American game. Inning Three, The Faith of Fifty Million People, examines the century's second decade, which was dominated by the Black Sox scandal. George Herman "Babe" Ruth makes his first major league appearance.

Full Episodes

Part 1: Our Game

Part 1: Our Game

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Inning One: Our Game looks at the origins of baseball in the 1840s and up to 1900.

Part 2: Something Like a War

Part 2: Something Like a War

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Inning Two, Something Like a War, takes viewers through 1910.

Part 4: A National Heirloom

Part 4: A National Heirloom

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Inning Four, A National Heirloom, concentrates on Babe Ruth.

Part 5: Shadow Ball

Part 5: Shadow Ball

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Inning Five, Shadow Ball, tells the story of the Negro Leagues in the 1930s.

Part 6: The National Pastime

Part 6: The National Pastime

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Inning Six, The National Pastime, covers the 1940s.

Part 7: The Capital of Baseball

Part 7: The Capital of Baseball

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Inning Seven, The Capital of Baseball, takes viewers through the 1950s.

Part 8: A Whole New Ball Game

Part 8: A Whole New Ball Game

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Inning Eight, A Whole New Ball Game, moves the field to the 1960s

Part 9: Home

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Inning Nine, Home, looks at baseball from the 1970s to the 1990s.

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