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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.

WTIU continues its exploration of the Hoosier state with a new series, Journey Indiana.

Memory Chain


A Diamond Sunday

Before professional leagues became a mainstay in American culture, local baseball teams provided a much-needed source of entertainment and emotional relief.

Archival Images Courtesy of:  Bass Photo & Martin Collection – Indiana Historical Society, Vigo County Historical Society, Indiana State University Library

Special Thanks to:  Susan Sutton

Produced & Directed by:  Susanne Schwibs

Written & Narrated by:  Tom Roznowski

Editing & Graphics by:  David Gonzalez, Hugh Donkin, Adrienne Wagner

 



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