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Mar 7, 2010
Stars highlighted 1971. The All-Star Game featured 20 future Hall of Famers. The ALCS saw Catfish Hunter and Reggie Jackson take on Brooks Robinson and Davey Johnson. In the NLCS, Willie Mays and Willie McCovey battled Willie Stargell and Roberto Clemente

Full Episodes

Season 1, 24 episodes

  • Season 1Selected,
  • Season 2
   
1959: Something to Prove,
The underdog White Sox overcome 40 years of futility to become the first team to win the pennant since the infamous Black Sox. In the National League, the Dodgers upset Hank Aaron's Milwaukee Braves to take the pennant.
48m Dec 31, 2009
   
1961: A New Era,
Baseball came to Minnesota, was replaced in Washington, and came to Los Angeles (again) in the first expansion season in modern history. On the field, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris chased Babe Ruth.
48m Feb 24, 2009
   
1965: Pitcher Perfect,
The Dodgers and Twins face off in a thrilling 7-game World Series with Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale leading Los Angeles past Minnesota's trio of Tony Oliva, Mudcat Grant, and Zoilo Versalles.
45m Feb 17, 2011
   
1967: The Impossible Dream,
The St. Louis Cardinals and Bob Gibson cruise to the National League pennant, while four teams battle down to the season's final day to determine the American League champion.
48m Jan 10, 2010
   
1968: The Year of the Pitcher,
1968 was the year of the pitcher. Bob Gibson set a modern-day record with a 1.12 ERA, while the Tigers had two pitchers with historic seasons. Denny McLain won 31 games during the regular season and Mickey Lolich had three wins in the World Series.
47m Jan 27, 2009
   
1969: Amazin',
The league expands to 24 teams and adds a second round of Postseason play. The Amazin' Mets emerge from hapless expansion to miracle World Champions!
48m Nov 24, 2009
   
1970: The Birds Soar,
The newly formed “Big Red Machine” of the Cincinnati Reds looked to overpower the brilliant pitching staff of the Baltimore Orioles. In the end, the Birds won their second World Series title in five years.
45m Feb 27, 2012
   
1971: Greatness in the Game,
Stars highlighted 1971. The All-Star Game featured 20 future Hall of Famers. The ALCS saw Catfish Hunter and Reggie Jackson take on Brooks Robinson and Davey Johnson. In the NLCS, Willie Mays and Willie McCovey battled Willie Stargell and Roberto Clemente
48m Mar 7, 2010
   
1974: 715,
The great Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record. The A’s dynasty continues as they roll through the American League and face off with the Dodgers in the World Series
45m Feb 27, 2011
   
1975: Agents of Change,
In arguably one of the greatest World Series ever, the Red Sox take on Cincinnati's Big Red Machine. Carlton Fisk waves his game-winning homer fair in extra innings at Fenway Park to force a Game 7.
45m Dec 19, 2010
   
1981: A Season Interrupted,
1981 was a season interrupted by the players' strike. However, with Fernando-mania in the beginning and a Dodgers' championship at the end, it somehow still felt complete.
45m Feb 17, 2012
   
1982: Anything Can Happen,
Baseball begins a rebirth after the strike-shortened season in 1981. During Cal Ripken Jr.'s rookie campaign, a dramatic pennant race between the Orioles and Brewers comes down to the last day.
48m Feb 17, 2009
   
1983: Charm City,
After a season of record-breaking chases and historic milestones, AL MVP Cal Ripken, Jr. and his Orioles emerge as World Champs against the Wheeze Kids from Philadelphia.
45m Dec 15, 2013
   
1984: Year of the Tiger,
The Detroit Tigers had a dream season, leading from start to finish while capturing the World Championship for the first time since 1968.
45m Nov 17, 2012
   
1985: Diamond Royalty,
Tom Seaver, Phil Niekro, Rod Carew, and Pete Rose all reach personal milestones, while Dwight Gooden has a historic Cy Young campaign. The World Series goes seven games, but not without a bit of controversy at first base.
45m Dec 12, 2010
   
2000: Subway Series Renewed,
The Yankees meet the Mets in the World Series for the first Subway Series in 44 years. The rest of the 2000 postseason is stacked with strong teams such as the White Sox, Mariners, Cardinals, and Giants.
45m Jul 2, 2011
   
2001: More Than a Game,
The 2001 season finishes off with one of the greatest World Series ever played between the D-backs and Yankees. From Opening Day to the final swing, baseball helps to heal a nation.
1h 9m Jan 20, 2009
   
2003: A Wild Ride,
Two of the most unforgettable endings in Postseason history occur in 2003. The Aaron Boone Game takes center stage in the series between the Yankees and Red Sox, while fans of the Marlins and Cubs are left talking about Beckett and Bartman.
48m Feb 16, 2010
   
2004: Finally,
In 2004, we get the biggest comeback in postseason history and an 86-year-old "curse" is broken. Ichiro Suzuki attempts to break the single-season hit record and Carlos Beltran goes on a power surge during the playoffs.
48m Feb 9, 2010
   
2005: Second City Surprise,
For the first time since 1917, the Chicago White Sox win the World Series. The club started the season as baseball's hottest team and finished with an 11-1 record during the postseason.
45m Dec 1, 2012
   
1977: Turmoil & Triumph,
In 1977, the New York Yankees overcome dysfunction in the locker room to win their 21st World Series championship. Tommy Lasorda takes over as the Dodgers skipper.
45m Nov 18, 2011
   
1978: Familiar Foes,
In 1978, Bucky Dent goes down in Yankees-Red Sox rivalry lore as New York goes on to win back-to-back World Series championships.
45m Dec 2, 2011
   
1979: Family,
In 1979, Willie Stargell leads the Pittsburgh Pirates, spurned on by the motto "We Are Family". The Pirates meet the Orioles in the World Series.
48m Nov 17, 2009
   
1980: Hot Corner Champions,
In 1980, the AL East saw the Yankees and Orioles win 100 games. Neither team would reach the World Series, as George Brett and the Royals would capture their first pennant. Kansas City would take on the Phillies in an exciting six-game World Series.
45m Dec 9, 2011
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