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When It Was a Game 3

2000-07-17
9
en 57m
DocumentaryHistory
In this third entry of the ongoing HBO documentary series celebrating America's favorite pastime, the focus is on the 1960s, when Major League Baseball was slowly evolving from pure sport to big-bucks entertainment. Using footage of players and fans, the film covers the Yankees' ascension to greatness, the western expansion of both leagues, the increasing inclusion of black players and the rise of free agency.
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Executive Producer

Ross Greenburg

Producer

George Roy

Producer

Steven Stern

Producer

David Harmon

Writer

Steven Stern

Editor

George Roy

sports

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • Black Canyon Productions
  • HBO Sports