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201157 minGdocumentary

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King of the Hill

201157 minGdocumentary

Ferguson Jenkins, one of Canada's greatest baseball players, is followed during the 1972-1973 season, highlighting the pressures and camaraderie of professional sports.

sports-history notable-people

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Channel: NFB

King of the Hill

2011• 57 minG

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Ferguson Jenkins, one of Canada's greatest baseball players, is followed during the 1972-1973 season, highlighting the pressures and camaraderie of professional sports.

Synopsis

Ferguson Jenkins, one of Canada's greatest baseball players, is the focus of this feature documentary, which chronicles the 1972-1973 Major League Baseball season. The film captures the dynamics of spring training, the challenges of an August slump, and the interactions among players at home plate, on the mound, and in the dugout. It highlights the pressures and rewards of sports stardom while showcasing the camaraderie inherent in America's pastime. Directed by Donald Brittain and William Canning, the documentary runs for 57 minutes.

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