Episode Overview
Title: Inning Six: The National Pastime Plot: Set in the 1940s, this episode highlights Joe DiMaggio’s remarkable hitting streak and Ted Williams’ extraordinary talents on the field. Additionally, it captures what Burns refers to as “the pinnacle of baseball history” — the groundbreaking entry of Jackie Robinson, who shattered racial barriers as he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
Show Information
Season 1 Episodes 9
1.
Inning One: Our Game
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Inning Two: Something Like a War
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Inning Three: The Faith of Fifty Million People
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Inning Four: A National Heirloom
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Inning Five: Shadow Ball
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Inning Six: The National Pastime
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Inning Seven: The Capitol of Baseball
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Inning Eight: A Whole New Ball Game
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Inning Nine: Home
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