"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball, the rules and realities of the game -- and do it by watching first some high school or small-town teams." -- Jacque Barzun

The Potato Ball Caper (2002)
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On August 31, 1987, one of baseball's most peculiar plays took place in the minor leagues in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It was a variation of the age-old hidden ball trick, except it involved a hidden potato. In this story, we hear from the man responsible for the play and two people who witnessed it.



Boys of Summer (2000)
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The never-ending search for baseball in its purest form. Four friends hit the road in search of the perfect minor-league baseball park. See photos of Tom, Dan and Chris at Tiger Stadium, and Chris, Ed and Dan at the Baseball Hall of Fame.



Baseball Scout (1993)
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A profile of veteran baseball scout Al Lamachia at work in Florida. See a bonus photo of Lamachia.