South Bend: Built by Baseball (2026)

Browning Cinema Sunday Docs Produced by Nathan Krebs Not Rated, 60 minutes, DCP Discussion scheduled to follow! Baseball laid the foundation for South Bend's growth. In the early 20th century, Black Studebaker employees formed the Foundry Giants, despite facing long shifts and segregation. The women of the South Bend Blue Sox broke barriers and inspired others to chase their dreams. Migrant farmworkers created a Mexican-American league that fostered decades of community connection and organizing. Today, investment in the South Bend Cubs fuels both the game and downtown's revitalization. Across generations, baseball has shaped the city; South Bend was, and remains, built by baseball. This is a free but ticketed event. To guarantee your seat, please pick up your tickets at least 15 minutes prior to the show, at which point your unclaimed tickets may be used to seat patrons waiting on standby. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the Ticket Office beginning one hour prior to the performance. Sponsored by Notre Dame Institute for Social Concerns and WNIT: PBS Michiana.