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ESPN 30 for 30 series


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http://30for30.espn.com/

 

Did anyone check out this series yet? Last Tuesday they showed "Small potatoes: Who Killed the USFL?" Excellent show. I'm not sure if they are rebroadcasting it, but if they are it's worth a look. Interviews with Donald Trump, Burt Reynolds (who was a general partner of the Tampa Bay Bandits), Hershall Walker, Jim Kelly, Steve Young, Doug Flutie, and others.

I remember watching the games and being thoroughly entertained. I even attended the first USFL championship in Denver, CO which matched the Michigan Panthers (qb'd by Bobby Hebert) and the Philadelphia Stars. I loved the fun, freewheeling endzone celebrations.

 

Upcoming episodes will feature stories on Ali / Holmes fight in 1980, Len Bias, Jordan, and even one on OJ. Good stuff.

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I've really enjoyed watching this series and got about halfway through the USFL documentary yesterday.

 

The Baltimore Colts documentary by Levinson was extra special for me since I grew up in Bmore and more specifically during the years when the city didn't have a home team.

 

The Gretzky episode was also pretty moving as it focused on the Edmonton fans and how they dealt with his trade and subsequent departure to LA. Plus I really like the director (same guy who did Friday Night Lights (TV show)).

 

Good stuff.

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