Tim McCarver
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Biography: A durable catcher in the Major Leagues, McCarver was one of the few players to play in four different decades (50s, 60s, 70s, 80s). Not known for his bat, McCarver was a smart, defensive catcher, who knew how to position his fielders and take care of his pitchers. McCarver caught for two of the game's greatest pitchers, Bob Gibson and Steve Carlton. McCarver, an eloquent player with reporters, later became a baseball television announcer, where he does color commentary for ESPN and ABC TV.
Department: Acting
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1998 New York Yankees: The Official World Series Film
Overview: It was the season of their lives. In 1998 Major League Baseball had its greatest year, and more fans in more cities than ever before took in the thrill of big league baseball. But in the end, only one town could claim its place at the top, and only one team could call 1998 its championship season. The 1998 Official Major League Baseball World Series Video takes the fan through the drama of the Playoffs to the most inspired National League Champion San Diego Padres, led by veteran outfield Tony Gwynn and big-game ace Kevin Brown, try to steal history from the powerhouse American League Champion New York Yankees, whose 125 wins in 1998 were a testament to true team greatness. Manager Joe Torre and team leaders Derek Jeter and David Cone fight one final battle in their quest to establish themselves as perhaps the finest group to ever put on the pinstripes.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-17
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Mr. Baseball
Overview: Jack Elliot, a one-time MVP for the New York Yankees is now on the down side of his baseball career. With a falling batting average, does he have one good year left and can the manager of the Chunichi Dragons, a Japanese Central baseball league find it in him?
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-10-01
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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Overview: When the incompetent Lieutenant Frank Drebin seeks the ruthless killer of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-12-02
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After Jackie
Overview: After Jackie celebrates the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s integration into Major League Baseball. Robinson opened the door for other African Americans to join the league and this documentary taps into key people and events in the aftermath.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-06-18
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Omaha Beach: Honor and Sacrifice
Overview: Seven Decades after the bloody battle for Omaha Beach in Normandy, France on D-Day, many veterans are returning to visit one last time. Omaha Beach: Honor And Sacrifice tells the very personal stories of several veterans as they return to Omaha Beach and the celebration that Normandy, France holds in their honor every year.
Genres: Documentary History War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-11-09
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The Scout
Overview: When his star recruit botches a Major League Baseball debut, humiliated talent scout Al Percolo gets banished to rural Mexico, where he finds a potential gold mine in the arm of young phenom Steve Nebraska. Soon, the New York Yankees put a $55 million contract on the table—provided a psychiatrist can affirm Nebraska's mental stability.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-09-30
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BASEketball
Overview: Two losers from Milwaukee, Coop and Remer, invent a new game playing basketball, using baseball rules. When the game becomes a huge success, they, along with a billionaire's help, form the Professional Baseketball League where everyone gets the same pay and no team can change cities. Theirs is the only team standing in the way of major rule changes that the owner of a rival team wants to institute.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-07-28
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Fever Pitch
Overview: When Ben Wrightman, a young teacher, begins dating pretty businesswoman Lindsey Meeks, the two don't seem to have a lot of the same interests, but they fall in love, regardless. Their romance goes well until baseball season begins, and Lindsey soon realizes that Ben is completely obsessed with the Boston Red Sox. Though she tries to understand Ben's passionate team loyalty, eventually it threatens to end their otherwise happy relationship.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-04-06
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The Curious Case of Curt Flood
Overview: Inside the life of former baseball star Curt Flood whose fight against MLB's 'Reserve Clause' led to reform, but destroyed his career.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-07-13
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Moneyball
Overview: The story of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball team on a budget, by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-23
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Love Hurts
Overview: The story of Paul Weaver and his strained relationships with women and his family.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-04-19
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Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker
Overview: Celebrating colorful broadcaster Bob Uecker and his 50-plus years in baseball. His famously undistinguished playing career led to film and TV roles, a legendary series of beer commercials, and over 100 appearances on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson." Ultimately his spot in the Milwaukee Brewers broadcast booth would take him to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-07-17
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An Amazin' Era
Overview: From Casey Stengel to Dwight Gooden, An Amazin' Era captures all the magic and mystique surrounding 25 years of New York Mets baseball. Relive the team's first quarter century in a collection of interviews and rare footage that follows the Mets from their humble beginnings through their championship years of 1969 and 1973, right up to the present day powerhouse team. An Amazin' Era is a complete history of the team that has captured the spirit and imagination of New York since 1962
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-07-01
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Philadelphia Phillies 2008 World Series Collector's Edition
Overview: The Philadelphia Phillies 2008 World Series Collector's Edition begins where it should, with the final games in the Phillies' pre-World Series, post-season contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's exciting to revisit the Phillies' comeback in the eighth inning of game four, when they were down 5 to 3 but rallied on home runs by Shane Victorino and Matt Stairs. Watching winning pitcher Cole Hamels shut down the Dodgers in game five demonstrates why he was named series MVP. Moving on to the Phillies' domination over the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, this box set neatly packages each game on its own disc in a plastic case covered in vital information: player statistics, the temperature during the game, stadium attendance, etc. Additionally, each disc includes the option to listen to alternative broadcasts of a game, one from the Phillies Radio Network, the other from the Rays' equivalent.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-12-09
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When It Was a Game 3
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-07-17
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