Inning Five: Shadow Ball

Overview

The story of the Negro Leagues in the 1930s. “Shadow Ball” refers to a common pre-game feature in which the players staged a mock game with an imaginary ball. Though unintended, the pantomime was an apt metaphor for the exclusion of blacks from major league play at that time.

Episode Information

Guest Stars

George Plimpton

Self

Gerald Early

Self

R

Red Barber

Self

Vin Scully

Self

S

Shelby Foote

Self

Adam Arkin

(voice)