An eyewitness account from a baseball fan with a video camera of the 7.0 earthquake that struck Candlestick Park at Game Three of the 1989 World Series. A riveting tale of sport, tragedy, and triumph of the human spirit.
An exploration into the struggle American girls and women have faced trying to play their country's national pastime from 1931 to the present day. The story is told by players, coaches, umpires, and parents from age 9 to 90, celebrates those who've succeeded in spite of crippling gender bias, and considers the path forward to make the game accessible to all women across the USA.
Two generations of catchers strap on “the tools of ignorance” to share stories of intimidating hitters, violent home plate collisions, and catching legends like Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale from the 1960s to the 1990s.
Meet Charles Fracchia, Jr., who might be the greatest fan in baseball history. His epic 35-year autograph quest covered thousands of miles, exploring fandom, friendship, and what brings us meaning and joy.
The first African-American to win 20 games in MLB’s American League shares his remarkable and shocking journey overcoming racism and discrimination through the 1950s and ‘60s to become an all-star pitcher who won two games in the 1965 World Series.
