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The National Pastime 6th Inning
The previous five “innings” of Ken Burns’ sweeping baseball documentary set the stage for the triumphant moment in this sixth episode when Jackie Robinson takes the field in his first Major League game for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1942, an event of enormous personal and social significance. Other personal achievements of the decade included Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak and Ted Williams’ .406 batting average in 1941. Burns also highlights the state of baseball during World War II, rescued, in part, by the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The decade ended with the death of the legendary Babe Ruth., Sixth inning (1940-50). The batting feats of Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams; World War II and its effects on the game; the Rockford Peaches and the women’s pro leagues; Branch Rickey signs Jackie Robinson, breaking the Major League color barrier; the death of Babe Ruth. John Chancellor narrates.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Ken Burns’ Baseball “The National Pastime 1 6?
A: The main cast includes Geoffrey C. Ward,Buddy Squires,David Schaye,Adam Arkin,Paul Newman,Allen Moore,Ken Burns,Stephen Ives,Gregory Hines,Keith Carradine,Jason Robards Sr.,John Chancellor,Ossie Davis,Eli Wallach,Paul Roebling,Billy Crystal,Jason Robards,Jackie Robinson,Charley McDowell,Susanna Steisel.
Q: When Did the “Ken Burns’ Baseball” The National Pastime Released?
A: The Episode “Ken Burns’ Baseball” The National Pastime 1 6 originally aired on 1994-09-25 and released in the year of 1994.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Ken Burns’ Baseball” The National Pastime?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Ken Burns’ Baseball” The National Pastime 16?
A: “Ken Burns’ Baseball” The National Pastime 16 is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
