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Introducing an unforgettable array of players, teams and fans, the film showcases the era's extraordinary accomplishments as well as its devastating disappointments. Combining extraordinary highlights, stunning still photographs, and insightful commentary by players, managers, and fans, The Tenth Inning interweaves the story of the national pastime with the story of America.

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The Tenth Inning
Bottom of the Tenth
As America reels from the horror of the 9/11 attacks, baseball provides solace.
Episode: S1 E2 | 2:04:58
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The Tenth Inning
Mike Barnicle: My Baseball Glove
Mike Barnicle talks about the baseball gloves he's had since 1954.
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Asterisks and The Hall of Fame
Will, Bryant, Early and Verducci discuss how statistics would be unraveled with asterisks
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Watch • 2:04:58
The Tenth Inning
Bottom of the Tenth
As America reels from the horror of the 9/11 attacks, baseball provides solace.
Episode: S1 E2 | 2:04:58
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The Tenth Inning
Top of the Tenth
In 1994, the national pastime faces its worst crisis in 70 years.
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Extras
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Barry Bonds: "Boo Me or Cheer Me"
Clip from Bonds press conference.
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Tom Verducci: 'The Steroid Era'
Tom Verducci talks about how all players are tainted by the steroid era.
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The Tenth Inning; Interview with Ken
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick discuss THE TENTH INNING
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Baseball After 9/11
America comes together after 9/11 through baseball.
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The Late '90s Power Surge
In the late 1990s, baseball became a power game about home runs.
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Arriving in America
Latin American players discuss integration in baseball.
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Mike Barnicle: Baseball in the Family
Mike Barnicle talks about the Red Sox loss of 2003 and how it impacted his son, Tim.
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Dan Okrent: The Origins of Rotisserie Baseball
Dan Okrent discusses inventing Rotisserie baseball.
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Baseball in The Dominican Republic
Baseball is sacred to the people of the Dominican Republic
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2005 Congressional Hearings
Footage from the 2005 congressional hearings on steroid use in baseball.
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