
Episodes
S1 E1 - Greatest Sports Legends: Richard Petty
October 14, 201421minRichard Petty, the king of stock-car racing, talks to host George Plimpton about his seven Grand National titles. "I like any track I can win on," says Petty, winner of over 185 races.Available to buyS1 E2 - Greatest Sports Legends: Hank Aaron
October 14, 201422minReggie Jackson hosts this episode as he interviews Hank Aaron, chronicling his quest to surpass Babe Ruths 714 Home Runs to become baseballs new Home Run King.Available to buyS1 E3 - Greatest Sports Legends: Wilt Chamberlain
October 14, 201421minBasketball was forever changed when Wilt Chamberlain came on the scene. The combination of his size and agility made him a menace to opposing defenders and catapulted him into the record books. In 1962, Wilt scored a record 100 points against the Knicks.Available to buyS1 E4 - Greatest Sports Legends: Lou Gherig
October 14, 201421minGehrig was renowned for his prowess as a hitter and for his durability, a trait which earned him his nickname "The Iron Horse." He finished with a career batting average of .340, an on-base percentage of .447, a slugging percentage of .632, and he tallied 493 home runs and 1,995 RBI.Available to buyS1 E5 - Greatest Sports Legends: Jackie Robinson
October 14, 201421minToday's legend, Jackie Robinson, is remembered as a social pioneer. As the first African American to play Major League Baseball, we take a look at Robinson's career on and off the diamond.This video is currently unavailableS1 E6 - Greatest Sports Legends: Babe Ruth
October 14, 201421minThe life and legend of Babe Ruth, the former baseball home run king, is documented with rare video footage and images.Available to buyS1 E7 - Greatest Sports Legends: Bob Eucker
October 14, 201421minFormer baseball player Bob Uecker, who parlayed a meager .200 lifetime batting average and a sense of humor into a second career in entertainment, including his own TV series and numerous commercials.Available to buyS1 E8 - Greatest Sports Legends: Ted Williams
October 14, 201422minTom Seaver interviews Ted Williams at his old high school, covering his chase to .400 and other highlights of his career.Available to buyS1 E9 - Greatest Sports Legends: Reggie Jackson
October 14, 201422minGreatest Sports Legends looks at the career of one of the greatest home run hitters in baseball history, Reggie Jackson. A man who once hit three home runs in a single World Series game, earning the nickname, "Mr. October". Curt Gowdy hosts.Available to buyS1 E10 - Greatest Sports Legends: Jim Brown
October 14, 201422minIn this spectacular half-hour presentation you will be entertained by the unforgettable exploits of pro football legend Jim Brown.Available to buyS1 E11 - Greatest Sports Legends: Joe Frazier
May 11, 197722minGreatest Sports Legends presents Smokin' Joe Frazier featuring live interviews & original film highlights with your host, Reggie Jackson.Available to buyS1 E12 - Greatest Sports Legends: Lee Trevino
October 14, 201422minLee Trevino, aka "Super Mex" won six major championships over the course of his career. He is one of only four players to twice win the U.S. Open, The Open Championship and the PGA Championship.Available to buyS1 E13 - Greatest Sports Legends: Julius Erving
October 14, 201421minErving won three championships, 4 MVP Awards, and3 scoring titles with the ABA's Virginia Squires and New York Nets (now the NBA's Brooklyn Nets) and the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. He is the fifth-highest scorer in ABA/NBA history with 30,026 points (NBA and ABA combined).Available to buyS1 E14 - Greatest Sports Legends: Marvin Hagler
August 20, 199022minReggie Jackson meets with one of the greatest middleweight champions in boxing history, "The Master of Disaster", Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Hagler held the title of World middleweight champion from 1980-1987 and during that time defended his crown in stunning knockout fashion.Available to buyS1 E15 - Greatest Sports Legends: Terry Bradshaw
October 14, 201421minWillie Stargell talks with one of the most prolific quarterbacks ever to play in the NFL. He led his team to 4 Superbowl victories and was MVP twice. His name - Terry Bradshaw.Available to buyS1 E16 - Greatest Sports Legends: Walter Payton
October 14, 201421minWalter Payton is considered by many to be the greatest running back in NFL history. His amazing strength, balance, and quickness is matched only by a competitive fire that burned with serious intensity for 13 seasons in the NFL.Available to buyS1 E17 - Greatest Sports Legends: Thomas Hearns
October 14, 201421minReggie Jackson meets with one of the most devastating punchers in boxing history - Thomas " The Hitman" Hearns. He was the first boxer in history to win 4 World titles in 4 separate divisions.Available to buyS1 E18 - Greatest Sports Legends: Bill Russell
October 14, 201418minJane Kennedy speaks with Bill Russell. A five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a twelve-time All-Star, Russell was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty, winning eleven NBA championships during his thirteen-year career.Available to buyS1 E19 - Greatest Sports Legends: Arnold Palmer
October 14, 201421minArnold Parlmer is generally regarded as one of the greatest players in men's professional golf history. He has won numerous events on both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour dating back to 1955. Nicknamed "The King", he is one of golf's most popular stars and its most important trailblazer, because he was the first superstar of the sport's televised age, which began in the 1950s.Available to buy