When It Was a Game 3

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.

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)

Jim Bouton

Self (voice)

Maury Wills

Self (voice)

Frank Robinson

Self (voice)

Jim Kaat

Self (voice)

Al Kaline

Self (voice)

Dick Radatz

Self (voice)

Gordon Edes

Self (voice)

• Steven SternWriter
• George RoyProducer · Editor
• Steven SternProducer
• David HarmonProducer
• Ross GreenburgExecutive Producer
• Brian KeaneOriginal Music Composer

Release date

July 17, 2000

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

57m

Rated

G

Genres

Documentary, History

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