They were mythical gods of the stadium who symbolized the American Dream. No one in baseball could match the power, the popularity, the consistency, or the durability of Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, and Lou Gehrig. But their accomplishments on the field only tell part of their remarkable stories. Narrated by Martin Sheen, Major League Legends goes beyond the highlight reels. Join us as we examine these men's lives before, during, and after they came up to the plate and swung their way into American history.
Show Info
Network: Smithsonian Channel
(2016 -
2016)
Schedule: Mondays at 20:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
Sports
Episodes ordered: 4 episodes
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
Ted Williams
Episode 1x04; Mar 21, 2016
It's the hardest challenge any sport has to offer: using a thin bat to hit a small, hard ball approaching at tremendously high speeds. Ted Williams met that challenge better than any other professional baseball player. He's a member of the 500 Home R…
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
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1x04: Ted Williams | Mar 21, 2016 | |
1x03: Lou Gehrig | Mar 14, 2016 | |
1x02: Babe Ruth | Mar 7, 2016 |