When It Was a Game 3

Name: When It Was a Game 3
Released: 2000-07-17
Rating: 9.5

2000

Trailer

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.

Release Date

2000-07-17

Status

Released

Original Title

When It Was a Game 3

Runtime

57 min

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Black Canyon Productions, HBO Sports

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.

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