When It Was a Game 3
When It Was a Game 3

When It Was a Game 3

9.0(1 votes)
2000
0h 57m
Documentary
History

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.

Production

Black Canyon Productions, HBO Sports

Cast

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Narrator (voice)

Andre Braugher

Andre Braugher

Passage Narrator (voice)

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner

Passage Narrator (voice)

Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno

Passage Narrator (voice)

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Self (voice)

Bob Costas

Bob Costas

Self (voice)

Leonard Koppett

Leonard Koppett

Self (voice)

Bill Monbouquette

Bill Monbouquette

Self (voice)

Joe Pepitone

Joe Pepitone

Self (voice)

Jim Bouton

Jim Bouton

Self (voice)

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