Inning Three: The Faith of Fifty Million People

Summary

Examine the century's second decade, which was dominated by the Black Sox scandal. George Herman “Babe” Ruth makes his first major league appearance (as a member of the Boston Red Sox) and a wave of immigration helps fill the stands with new fans, eager to “become American” by learning America's game.

Guest stars

• George Plimpton as Self
• John Sayles as Self
• Red Barber as Self
• Shelby Foote as Self
• George Will as Self
• Adam Arkin as (voice)
• Keith Carradine as (voice)
• John Cusack as (voice)
• Ossie Davis as (voice)
• Garrison Keillor as (voice)