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Season 1 Episode 1 | 1hr 56m 41s

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.

Aired: 09/27/10 | Expires: 04/30/22
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Clip from Bonds press conference.
Tom Verducci talks about how all players are tainted by the steroid era.
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick discuss THE TENTH INNING
America comes together after 9/11 through baseball.
In the late 1990s, baseball became a power game about home runs.
Latin American players discuss integration in baseball.
Mike Barnicle talks about the Red Sox loss of 2003 and how it impacted his son, Tim.
Mike Barnicle talks about the baseball gloves he's had since 1954.
Dan Okrent discusses inventing Rotisserie baseball.
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