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Rare Baseball Film Footage

These videos are based on old 16 mm. baseball films which have been restored to their original condition by Rare Sportsfilms, Inc. They include the original narration, soundtrack, and titles. A rare treat for baseball fans.

 

All titles are VHS format unless otherwise noted.


1934 Detroit Tigers
 A trio of different films on 1934, including "Play Ball", the first sound film ever produced by Major League Baseball, "Those Tigers", a highlight film on their pennant winning season, and the 1934 World Series. B&W. 1 hour.
#266 $29.95 VHS

1939 American League Film
 The first Hall of Fame inductions, the first night game in Cleveland, the 1939 World Series highlights and the top AL players of 1939 are all included in this recently restored vintage film "Touching All Bases." Includes all eight AL ballparks and speeches by Judge Landis, Connie Mack, Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth at the official opening of the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. B&W. 44 mins.
#1585 $34.95 DVD
1950 Baseball News Highlights
A collection of highlights from spring training through the World Series and even the off-season. Includes games at Braves Field, Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field, and Comiskey Park. B&W. 51 mins.
#259 $29.95 VHS

Summer of 1950

Highlights of the 1950 season from spring training through the World Series. Includes Joe DiMaggio signing for $100,000, rookie Chico Carrasquel's 24-game hit streak, Dick Sisler's pennant-winning homer, and much more. See Ted Williams, Warren Spahn, Duke Snider, Stan Musial, Phil Rizzuto and other stars in action.
51 min.
#1580 $34.95

1952 Cleveland Indians
The second oldest color baseball film ever made, this promotional film features Bob Feller, Early Wynn, Bob Lemon, and Larry Doby. Also includes black and white film of 1950 Indians game vs. Washington at Municipal Stadium.
33 mins.
#1273 $34.95 DVD

Summer of 1953Summer of 1953
Over two hours of baseball highlights from the 1953 season. Includes the Braves' move to Milwaukee, the All-Star Game at Crosley Field, Mel Parnell's shutouts of the Yankees, and Al Rosen and Roy Campanella winning the MVP awards. You'll also see Yogi Berra, Minnie Minoso, Duke Snider, Whitey Ford, Pee Wee Reese, Bob Feller, Warren Spahn and many others in action.
2 hours, 22 mins.
#1414 $49.95

1955 Washington Senators
This rare promotional film features spring training workouts, a interview with rookie Harmon Killebrew, and opening day festivities at Griffith Stadium.
Color. 35 mins.

#1274 $34.95

Game 5, 1955 World Series

A partial broadcast of the fifth game of the 1955 World Series between the Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field. Includes the first three innings with Mel Allen doing play-by-play and parts of innings 5, 6 and 7 with Dodger voice Vin Scully at the mike. Duke Snider's two homers led the Dodgers to a 5-3 win and a three-games-to-two lead in the Series.
B & W. 90 mins.
#1565 $34.95


1956 Kansas City A's
"The Kansas City Athletics in Action" includes great shots of old Municipal Stadium as well as A's players Clete Boyer, Enos Slaughter, Vic Power and manager Lou Boudreau.
Color. 24 mins.
#265 $29.95 VHS
#1556 $34.95 DVD

1956 Boston Red Sox
Entitled "Pride of New England," this film includes close-up and action shots of Ted Williams and the other Red Sox players. Narrated by Curt Gowdy.
Color. 21 mins.
#264 $29.95 VHS

Happy Felton's Knothole Gang
Believed to be the only remaining tape of the beloved TV show, this piece was broadcast live from Ebbets Field before the Dodgers-Cubs game of June 26, 1956. Happy and his side-kick, Bucky, are joined by Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese and three Little League contestants.
B&W. 26 mins. DVD
#1452 $34.95 DVD

1957 Milwaukee Braves
"Hail to the Braves" covers the Braves' championship season, when they won the first of two NL pennants and went on to beat the Yankees for the world title. Includes the only existing color footage of action at the Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field.
Color. 29 mins.
#262 $29.95 VHS

1957 and 1958 All-Star Games
This 51-minute video includes the '57 game at St. Louis and the '58 classic at Baltimore. Minnie Minoso stars at bat and in the field in the 6-5 AL victory in the '57 game at Busch Stadium. The '58 game was the only All-Star Game ever played at Memorial Stadium. Billy O'Dell of the Orioles hurls three perfect innings to close out of 4-3 AL win.
Color. 51 minutes.
#233 $29.95 VHS


Summer of 1957

The most complete archive of baseball footage from 1957 ever made available on video. Mantle wins the AL MVP, Aaron and Spahn lead the Braves, Ted Williams hits .388, and the Giants play their last game at the Polo Grounds. Features Berra, Minoso, Snider, Mathews, Pierce, Clemente, Musial, Mays, Kaline and many others.
B&W. 3 hours, 24 mins.

#627 $49.95
#630 $59.95

Summer of 1958

Highlights of the 1958 baseball season from spring training through Game 7 of the Yankees-Braves World Series. Features Stengel, Mantle, Berra, Wynn, Robinson, Mathews, Musial, Williams and many others.
B & W. 1 hour, 41 mins.

#646 $34.95

1959 Cincinnati Reds
This promotional film contains fabulous shots of Crosley Field and features Reds players Gus Bell, Jerry Lynch, Frank Robinson, Bob Purkey, Joe Nuxhall and others.
Color. 30 mins.
#1275 $34.95
1961 Minnesota Twins
"Pride of the Upper Midwest" is the video of the Twins' memorable first year in Minnesota. Includes great scenes of old Metropolitan Stadium, Twins stars Harmon Killebrew, Bob Allison, Jim Kaat, and Zoilo Vesalles as well as rare footage of the 1961 All-Star game at Fenway Park.
Color. 27 mins.

#267 $29.95 VHS
#1557 $34.95 CD

1961 & 1962 Baltimore Orioles
Two films on the Orioles of the early 1960s. The first, a 58-minute B &W TV show, is titled "Paul Richards, Big League Manager." The first half of this behind-the-scenes look at the '61 Birds covers the rigors of spring training and the practicing of fundamentals. The second half shows a spring game against the Pirates with a miked Richards offering his comments and insight on the game.

The second film, 27 minutes long and narrated by Chuck Thompson, contains the oldest existing color footage of Brooks Robinson and Boog Powell. It includes 1962 spring training shots from Miami Stadium as well as regular-season shots of the Orioles and other AL stars in action.
2 programs; 58 min B&W; 27 min. color

#1558 $34.95
1965 New York Mets

The Mets promotional film "Expressway to the Big Leagues" includes close-ups and action shots of players such as Ron Swoboda, Ed Kranepool, Johnny Lewis, Tug McGraw, Ron Hunt and manager Casey Stengel. Also includes shots of NL stars Maury Wills, Sandy Koufax, Willie Mays and Ernie Banks and events at Shea Stadium such as "Banner Day" and "Old-Timers Day".
Color. 27 mins.
#1564 $34.95



Casey at the Mets
Two vintage films featuring Casey Stengel. The first is a 1963 pre-game Stengel interview with Pirate broadcaster Bob Prince and New York writer Phil Pepe. "Casey at the Mets", filmed in 1964, includes an interview with the ol' Professor, shots of Shea Stadium under construction, and Dodger players serenading Casey on his birthday.
B&W. 40 mins. VHS
#629 $29.95
#1276 $34.95

1964 Baseball Highlights
This DVD contains an amazing 1 hour and 23 minutes of highlights from the 1964 season, from Spring Training to the World Series. The footage comes from old news reels and sports reels and has been professionally transferred to video, resulting in excellent image quality. There's just too much on this video to list. It literally covers the whole 1964 season. Includes footage of Sandy Koufax, Roger Maris, Tim McCarver, Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Don Drysdale, Orlando Cepeda, Brooks Robinson and many more. This is a really unique and exciting video for any fan of the game.

#1257 $34.95
1967 New York Mets
"Year of Change", the Mets promotional film for 1967, features NL Rookie of the Year Tom Seaver in action against the league's top hitters as well as his save in the the All-Star game at Anaheim. Also shown is the earliest film footage of Nolan Ryan in a Mets uniform.
Color. 27 mins.
#268 $29.95 VHS

1968 and 1969 New York Mets
Two great films on one DVD. The 1968 Mets promotional film shows close-ups and action shots of Seaver, Koosman, Swoboda, Ryan, Grote, Jones, and others. The 26-minute film also includes scenes from the 1968 All-Star Game, with Seaver fanning five batters and Koosman getting the final out. The 29-minute 1969 film shows the highlights of that incredible season when the Mets won the NL East, swept the Braves in the NLCS, and upset the Orioles in the World Series.

#1262 $34.95

1969 San Francisco Giants
Narrated by long-time Giants broadcaster Russ Hodges, this promotional film is packed with shots of NL MVP Willie McCovey, Willie Mays, Jim Davenport, Bobby Bonds, Juan Marichal, and Gaylor Perry. Mays's 599th and 600th home runs are shown with actual radio play-by-play included.
Color. 22 mins.
#1277 $34.95

Cubs-Phillies
Cubs-Phillies (July 12, 1969)
The oldest existing regular season complete game TV broadcast. Ferguson Jenkins pitches the Cubs over the Phillies at Wrigley Field.
B&W. 140 mins.


#1254 $49.95

1973 San Francisco Giants
"Go Giants" is a promotional film featuring shots of the top Giants during the 1973 season, including Garry Maddox, Gary Matthews, Bobby Bonds, and 24-game winner Ron Bryant. Bonds' game-winning grand slam against the Dodgers is the film's top highlight. Narrated by Al Michaels.
Color. 28 mins.
#237 $29.95 VHS

1916-1958 Baseball Highlights
Narrated by Buddy Blattner, this film includes clips of Honus Wagner, Dizzy Dean, Babe Ruth, and Bobby Thomson as well as Stan Musial's 3,000th hit.
B&W. DVD 27 mins.
#1403 $34.95 DVD

A Man Named Mays
The 1964 TV special is 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 Cards, and his 2000th hit.
B&W. 51 mins.
#1278 $34.95
Batting with Ted WilliamsBatting with Ted Williams

Five different vintage films, all on Ted Williams. Includes Ted's first instructional film, "Batting with Ted Williams" (1966); "The Science of Hitting (1972); "Swing King", on Ted and the Red Sox' 1946 pennant-winning year; "Thumping Theodore", a short feature on his career; and "My Name is Ted Williams", a 1970 interview with Ted about his life.
B&W and color. 112 mins.
#1271 $34.95


The All-Star Game -- From Ruth to Mays
This tape contains two separate baseball films and 40 minutes of historic All-Star Game action footage. This video was produced directly from the original black and white and I.B. Technicolor 16mm prints for outstanding video quality. The All-Star Game - From Ruth to Mays is a look back at the great players and plays of the first 24 years of All-Star Games. Also includes color footage from the 1956 All-Star Game played at old Griffith Stadium in Washington. Willie Mays, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle and Stan Musial all hit home runs. This is baseball history at its best.

#254 $29.95 VHS

The Sports Album 1913-1938
Great shots of Babe Ruth, the infamous 1919 World Series, the first game at Ebbets Field and the first night game in major league history highlight this memorable video tape. Also featured are Lou Gehrig, Chuck Klein, opening day of the 1937 season, and the 1937 and 1938 All-Star Games.
B&W. 35 mins.
#276 $29.95 VHS
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