Tall Tales & Legends

Season 1, Episode 4

Episode Title: Casey at the Bat

Air Date: 1986-01-20

Overview:

It’s the summer of 1888, and Casey Frank is a down-on-his-luck baseball player on the league’s losingest team, the Mudville Hogs. Hard work, determination, and a little bit of magic turn Casey into the game’s most popular slugger. But even after striking out, the mighty Casey remains a hero for his sportsmanship and good-natured play.