Loading descriptions...
In 1994, baseball faced its worst crisis in 70 years when a prolonged strike alienates many of the most loyal fans. Baseball has to rebuild. And rebuild it does, with new stadiums, an infusion of new players from Latin America and the shattering of historic records.
In 1994, the national pastime faces its worst crisis in 70 years
when a bitter and prolonged strike forces the cancellation of the
World Series, infuriating fans dismayed by the athletes and teams
they once worshipped. Baseball has to rebuild. And rebuild it does,
with new stadiums, an infusion of new players from Latin America
and the shattering of historic records previously considered
unbreakable. Cal Ripken Jr. sets an amazing record of consecutive
games played, helping rekindle the country's love of the game.
Barry Bonds, son of the great right fielder Bobby Bonds, signs the
most lucrative contract to date in baseball history and thrills San
Francisco fans. Tom Glavine, John Smoltz and Greg Maddux pitch the
Atlanta Braves to the pinnacle. Dazzlingly talented Latino players
make an indelible mark on the game. The Yankees, led by manager Joe
Torre, return to glory after two decades of disappointment. Bulked
up sluggers Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa captivate the nation as
they chase Roger Maris' single season home run record. Meanwhile,
behind the scenes, more and more players are making life-altering
decisions about how far they are willing to go to succeed.
Part one of Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's two-part series THE TENTH
INNING.