When It Was a Game 3 (2000)

07/17/2000 (US) • 57m

Documentary, History

Overview

In this third entry of the ongoing HBO documentary series celebrating America's favorite pastime, the focus is on the 1960s, when Major League Baseball was slowly evolving from pure sport to big-bucks entertainment. Using footage of players and fans, the film covers the Yankees' ascension to greatness, the western expansion of both leagues, the increasing inclusion of black players and the rise of free agency.

Top Billed Cast

Liev Schreiber

Narrator (voice)

Andre Braugher

Passage Narrator (voice)

Kevin Costner

Passage Narrator (voice)

Rita Moreno

Passage Narrator (voice)

Billy Crystal

Self (voice)

Bob Costas

Self (voice)

Leonard Koppett

Self (voice)

Bill Monbouquette

Self (voice)

Joe Pepitone

Self (voice)


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Part of the When It Was A Game Collection

Includes When It Was a Game, When It Was a Game 2, When It Was a Game 3

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

sports

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