How We Played the Game

Note: repeated use is made in this program of strong racial insults, both in sound and text. Emmy Award winning KRON-TV documentary report which first aired on April 17th 1994 about the key role played by African Americans in Twentieth Century U.S. baseball, focussing on the 'Negro Leagues' and how players like Jackie Robinson challenged the racist attitudes that were prevalent in major league baseball. Features interviews with or segments about: Buck O'Neil; Andrew 'Rube' Foster; the Kansas City Monarchs; the Chitlin' circuit; Satchel Paige; Jackie Robinson; Sam Lacy; Leonard Koppett; Jules Tygiel; Branch Rickey; Branch Rickey III; Roger Kahn; Joe Black; Woody Smallwood; Dusty Baker; Henry 'Hank' Aaron and the Indianapolis Clowns. This film was written and produced by Craig Franklin, conceived by Karyne Holmes, presented by Pam Moore and edited by Jim Joy. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.