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The Best of ABC's Wide World of Sports: The 60's (1990)
Character: Self
ABC's Wide World of Sports first started spanning the globe in 1960, and a generation of sports fans and weekend TV viewers were hooked from the start. In this videocassette, featuring highlights of that first decade, Wide World captured the famous moments of competition all over the globe.
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Generations of the Game (2018)
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Generations of the Game, playing at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Grandstand Theater, features Hall of Fame narrators along with voices such as Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark, Ford C. Frick Award winner Bob Costas, recently retired heroes and current stars.
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A Man Named Mays (1963)
Character: Self
A candid, inside look at one of the greatest ballplayers ever, up through the 1963 season. Many highlights from Willie Mays's career are shown, including his 4-homer night against the Braves, his 400th homer against the Cardinals, and his 2000th hit.
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Clemente (2025)
Character: Self (Archive Footage)
An immersive documentary about the remarkable life and legacy of MLB icon Roberto Clemente.
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A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1963)
Character: Self
This documentary goes behind-the-scenes with Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. This film paved the way for the future success of the Peanuts animated television specials, bringing together for the first time Schulz, animator Bill Melendez, producer Lee Mendelson, and composer Vince Guaraldi.
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Say Hey, Willie Mays! (2022)
Character: Self
Follow Willie Mays’ life both on and off the field over five decades as he navigated the American sports landscape and the country’s ever-evolving cultural backdrop, all while helping to define what it means to be one of America’s first Black sports superstars. He left an indelible mark in New York City and San Francisco, building a love affair with both cities’ fans.
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1967 - The Year of Change (1968)
Character: Self
New York Mets 1967 Team Highlight film goes through the entire season of change in '67 including the hiring of Gil Hodges during the off season to help guide the Mets in the right direction and making them contenders for the first time in the National League. Includes a look at the Mets Instructional League and player development led by Whitey Herzog bringing up future MLB stars like Nolan Ryan and Steve Renko and includes footage from New York and the Draft with #1 draft pick for the Yankees Ron Bloomberg as the Mets get what they wanted in Jon Matlack. Rookie Year for Tom Seaver in '67 as he goes on to win Rookie of the Year Includes Seaver press conference in his first game as a NY Met.
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Willie Mays and the Say-Hey Kid (1972)
Character: Himself (voice)
A guardian angel agrees to help Willie Mays win the National League Pennant if Mays agrees to take care of Veronica, a lonely, mischievous orphan girl. Veronica makes Mays' life difficult, but when relatives show up to claim her after hearing that she's inherited money, Mays' heart softens.
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Shea Goodbye: 45 Years of Amazin' Mets (2008)
Character: Self
For nearly half a century, Shea Stadium has been home to the New York Mets and the team's millions of adoring fans. But now it's time to say goodbye, as Major League Baseball Productions pays tribute to the magical moments and miraculous events that transformed this ballpark into one of the most famous cultural landmarks in sports. Hosted by Matthew Broderick and highlighted by exciting footage of the Mets and their 45 Amazin' seasons at Shea, this video celebrates team milestones, including two World Series Championships and four National League pennants. From sports heroes to world leaders to rock 'n' roll icons, "Shea Goodbye" vividly captures the thrills, drama and excitement that shook a stadium...and the world.
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The Polo Grounds: Requiem for an Arena (1964)
Character: Self
Documentary about the history and imminent demise of the Polo Grounds ballpark in New York. Hosted and narrated by actor Horace McMahon, it was filmed during the winter of 1964 at the now abandoned stadium. The film looked back at its history from its opening in the 19th century, to its glory years as the home of the New York Giants baseball team and its final two years as the home of the amazing (and not in good way) New York Mets - as well as other famous events that took place there, such as football contests and boxing matches.
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