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Spanning 150 years, Ken Burns' 18-hour epic series begins with the myth-debunking tale of baseball's true beginnings -- when the game was just one step removed from utter mayhem. The film follows the growth of America's National Pastime through decades of glory and record-setting achievements, as well as the scandals, the bigotry, and the big money. From the Negro Leagues to Jackie Robinson, from Babe Ruth to Bo Jackson, Burns offers poignant portraits and inspired interviews with the likes of Buck O'Neil, Robert Creamer, Bob Costas, Mario Cuomo, and many more. The series portrays the game as a mirror of America itself -- the passions, prejudices, and ambitions that have shaped the country.
Local Resources
New York and the baseball tradition, of course, are so closely linked the two are virtually synonymous. The Yankees, the Giants, the Dodgers, the Mets, the Cyclones ... will the list ever end? (Let's hope not!) Check out these local online resources to learn more about our region's longstanding relationship with the National Pastime.
National Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY
www.baseballhalloffame.org
The Official Site of the New York Yankees
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/index.jsp?c_id=nyy
The Official Site of the New York Mets
http://mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/index.jsp?c_id=nym
The Official Site of the Brooklyn Cyclones
www.brooklyncyclones.net
The Official Site of the Staten Island Yankees
www.siyanks.com
BaseballLibrary.com's Brooklyn Dodgers Page
www.pubdim.net/baseballlibrary/ballplayers/D/Dodgers_Brooklyn.stm
New York Women's Baseball Association
http://nywomensbaseball.com
New York Penn League
www.nypennleague.com
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