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PR The Official Major League Baseball: World Series Film Collection DVD Set Nov 10

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The drama and unforgettable images of baseball are the World Series moments celebrated from generation to generation. Now, for the very first time, these dynamic events have been preserved and commemorated in a timeless treasure certain to become the centerpiece of any baseball fan's home entertainment library. Elegantly displaying the complete set of official filmed World Series highlights across six decades of World Series Films (1943-2008), this encyclopedic set is divided into 14 eras and features 50 hours of unforgettable baseball action across 20 remastered DVDs.

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PRODUCTIONS AND A&E HOME ENTERTAINMENT UNVEIL A ONE-OF-A-KIND COLLECTION
OF HISTORY-MAKING MOMENTS FROM
AMERICA'S NATIONAL PASTIME

The Official Major League Baseball: World Series Film Collection

Preserving More than Six Decades of Iconic Moments, featuring 65 World Series Films –50 Hours Across 20 Discs – and presented in a 58-Page Commemorative
Book Spanning Baseball's 105 Year History this Unparalleled Set ($229.95srp)
is available for pre-order at MLB.com and in stores November 10

NEW YORK, NY – Since the inaugural World Series in 1903, created to settle the American League-National League rivalry, the Fall Classic has been the annual crowning event of America's National Pastime. Over the dramatic 105-year history, this autumnal series has been responsible for many of the sporting world's most iconic moments, thrilling heroics, triumphant achievements and breathtaking upsets. The Official Major League Baseball: World Series Film Collection is a singular memento from Major League Baseball Productions and A&E Home Entertainment that stands as a tribute to the heroes, players, lore and legend of the Fall Classic.

The drama and unforgettable images of baseball are the World Series moments celebrated from generation to generation. Now, for the very first time, these dynamic events have been preserved and commemorated in a timeless treasure certain to become the centerpiece of any baseball fan's home entertainment library. Elegantly displaying the complete set of official filmed World Series highlights across six decades of World Series Films (1943-2008), this encyclopedic set is divided into 14 eras and features 50 hours of unforgettable baseball action across 20 remastered DVDs.

With a foreward by 19-time Emmy winner Bob Costas of MLB Network and framed with 58-pages of editorial, remarkable archival images, and rare Hall of Fame artifacts, the dramatic package creates a timeline of World Series lore since 1903. The 65 official World Series Films feature more than 50 hours of restored, digitized, and glorious history as it happened.

The list of baseball's greatest moments is dominated by the iconic events of the World Series and they live in this significant DVD trophy. These instantly recalled plays and players are showcased within this one-of-a-kind compendium including "The Catch" by Willie Mays, Don Larsen's Perfect Game, Bill Mazeroski's series-winning walk-off home run, Bob Gibson's record setting 17-strikeouts, Carlton Fisk's dramatic home run, Reggie Jackson's three consecutive home runs, Kurt Gibson's improbably Hollywood game winner and Jack Morris' dominating 1-0 Game 7 masterpiece.

In addition, Major League Baseball's most popular and dynamic stars all shine brightest on the stage of the Fall Classic and they too are honored. From Stan Musial, Yogi Berra, Sandy Koufax to Johnny Bench, Kirby Puckett, and Albert Pujols, the roll call of champions is an all-time roster.

This collection celebrates the images, plays, and heroes that make the World Series a cherished and significant event. As history unfolds technology evolves changing the annual documentary's style. From the black and white editions, produced and narrated by Lew Fonseca (AL batting champ 1929, Cleveland Indians) thru the narration by legendary broadcasters including Mel Allen, Bob Prince, Harry Caray, Vin Scully, to the current Official World Series Film versions featuring multiple camera angles, players and coaches wired for sound, and play-by-play from TV and radio broadcasters, each annual film is a time capsule of its era. Records and seasons change with time, but the legends and lore of the World Series on DVD will last forever.

The Official Major League Baseball: World Series Film Collection includes these 20 DVDs:

• Disc 1 -- 1943 Yankees, 1944 Cardinals, 1945 Tigers, 1946 Cardinals, 1947 Yankees, 1948 Indians (approx 182 min)
• Disc 2 -- 1949-53 Yankees (approx 167 min)
• Disc 3 -- 1954 Giants, 1955 Dodgers, 1956 Yankees (approx 115 min)
• Disc 4 -- 1957 Braves, 1958 Yankees, 1959 Dodgers, 1960 Pirates, 1961 Yankees (approx 182 min)
• Disc 5 -- 1962 Yankees, 1963 Dodgers, 1964 Cardinals (approx 100 min)
• Disc 6 -- 1965 Dodgers, 1966 Orioles, 1967 Cardinals, 1968 Tigers (approx 152 min)
• Disc 7 -- 1969 Mets, 1970 Orioles, 1971 Pirates (approx 116 min)
• Disc 8 -- 1972-74 A's, 1975-76 Reds (approx 170 min)
• Disc 9 -- 1977-78 Yankees, 1979 Pirates, 1980 Phillies, 1981 Dodgers (approx 166 min)
• Disc 10 -- 1982 Cardinals, 1983 Orioles, 1984 Tigers (approx 107 min)
• Disc 11 -- 1985 Royals, 1986 Mets, 1987 Twins (approx 119 min)
• Disc 12 -- 1988 Dodgers, 1989 A's, 1990 Reds (approx 177 min)
• Disc 13 -- 1991 Twins, 1992 Blue Jays (approx 139 min)
• Disc 14 -- 1993 Blue Jays, 1995 Braves (approx 132 min)
• Disc 15 -- 1996 Yankees, 1997 Marlins (approx 143 min)
• Disc 16 -- 1998-2000 Yankees (approx 186 min)
• Disc 17 -- 2001 Diamondbacks, 2002 Angels (approx 145 min)
• Disc 18 -- 2003 Marlins, 2004 Red Sox (approx 142 min)
• Disc 19 -- 2005 White Sox, 2006 Cardinals (approx 152 min)
• Disc 20 -- 2007 Red Sox, 2008 Phillies (approx 163 min)


The Official Major League Baseball: World Series Film Collection
Pre-book date: October 13, 2009 Genre: Sports
Street date: November 10, 2008 Sug. Retail Price: $229.95
Rating: N/A Catalog #: AAAE166610
Running Time: 49h., 50 mins.
Format: DVD/20

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Posted by: News Editor - November 7, 2009, 10:52 am - PR
Keywords: sports