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The Celtics and Lakers played three riveting NBA Finals in a four-year span during the mid-1980s that fueled the popularity of the league and set the stage for the tremendous growth and heightened profile the NBA has enjoyed since.

The Celtics and Lakers played three riveting NBA Finals in a four-year span during the mid-1980s that fueled the popularity of the league and set the stage for the tremendous growth and heightened profile the NBA has enjoyed since.

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S3, EP6 "The '85 Bears"

A look at the Chicago Bears on the 30th anniversary of their Super Bowl XX win. The birth of Buddy Ryan's 46 Defense, their win over the 49ers, the loss to the Dolphins that ruined their perfect season and the Super Bowl Shuffle.

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S3, EP25 "The Two Bills"

The relationship between coaching masters Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells that spans over four decades.

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S2, EP8 "Elway to Marino"

The 1983 NFL Draft was highlighted by a record six quarterbacks being taken in the first round, including John Elway and Dan Marino.

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S4, EP7 "Bullies of Baltimore"

The players of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens come together to reflect on their legendary year of winning the Super Bowl.

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S4, EP11 "The Luckiest Guy In The World, Part 4"

This Bill Walton documentary covers his days as a high school phenom, his dominance at UCLA, his social activism, an injury-riddled NBA career and to his current job as a controversial basketball commentator.

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S4, EP10 "The Luckiest Guy In The World, Part 3"

This Bill Walton documentary covers his days as a high school phenom, his dominance at UCLA, his social activism, an injury-riddled NBA career and to his current job as a controversial basketball commentator.

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S4, EP9 "The Luckiest Guy In The World, Part 2"

This Bill Walton documentary covers his days as a high school phenom, his dominance at UCLA, his social activism, an injury-riddled NBA career and to his current job as a controversial basketball commentator.

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S4, EP8 "The Luckiest Guy In The World, Part 1"

This Bill Walton documentary covers his days as a high school phenom, his dominance at UCLA, his social activism, an injury-riddled NBA career and to his current job as a controversial basketball commentator.

As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, ESPN looks back at notable sports happenings that occurred from 1979 to 2009 with this documentary series featuring 30 films from some of Hollywood's finest directors and producers. Peter Berg, Barry Levinson, John Singleton, Spike Jonze, Dan Klores, Barbara Kopple, Ron Shelton and Albert Maysles are among the filmmakers involved, and the stories told include the shocking trade of Wayne Gretzky in 1988, the Baltimore Colts' nighttime move in 1984, Reggie Miller's rivalry with the New York Knicks, the death of Len Bias in 1986, a profile of George Steinbrenner and his family business, and a look at Michael Jordan's attempt at a baseball career. A new series of 30 films premiered in October 2012 with "Broke," about the challenges athletes face in managing their money.
Starring: Bill Belichick, Bill Laimbeer, Bill Parcells, David Robinson, Dennis Rodman, Isiah Thomas, John Salley, Mark McGwire, Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Sammy Sosa, Troy Aikman
Original Air Date: Oct 6, 2009
Genres: DocuseriesTV Series
Playback: HD
5 seasons available on demand
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