Overview
The story of the Negro Leagues in the 1930s. “Shadow Ball” refers to a common pre-game feature in which the players staged a mock game with an imaginary ball. Though unintended, the pantomime was an apt metaphor for the exclusion of blacks from major league play at that time.
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1 - 1Inning One: Our Game September 18, 1994 -
1 - 2Inning Two: Something Like a War September 19, 1994 -
1 - 3Inning Three: The Faith of Fifty Million People September 20, 1994 -
1 - 4Inning Four: A National Heirloom September 21, 1994 -
1 - 5Inning Five: Shadow Ball September 22, 1994 -
1 - 6Inning Six: The National Pastime September 25, 1994 -
1 - 7Inning Seven: The Capitol of Baseball September 26, 1994 -
1 - 8Inning Eight: A Whole New Ball Game September 27, 1994 -
1 - 9Inning Nine: Home September 28, 1994