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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.
S3, EP3 "The Gospel According to Mac"
The polarizing beliefs and on-field successes of former Colorado football coach Bill McCartney.
S2, EP17 "Requiem for the Big East"
A recollection of the original Big East Conference, from its simple beginnings and regional rivalries to its national prominence as one of the most successful college basketball leagues, and how it ended up fighting for its survival.
S3, EP8 "This Magic Moment"
The Orlando Magic are considered the fairytale team of the mid-'90s whose popularity grew, in part, due to players like Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway.
S2, EP18 "The Bad Boys"
Through interviews with Isiah Thomas, Bill Laimbeer, Joe Dumars, Dennis Rodman, Adrian Dantley, Mark Aguirre and others, viewers are provided an inside look at what made the Detroit Pistons, of the late 80's and early 90's, tick.
S4, EP23 "The Philly Special"
The documentary series focuses on notable sports happenings.
S4, EP22 "The New York Sack Exchange"
The Jets' 1980s high-octane defensive line featuring the larger than life personalities of Mark Gastineau, Marty Lyons, Joe Klecko and Abdul Salaam became New York legends.
S4, EP21 "No Scope: The Story of FaZe Clan"
The rise and fall of FaZe Clan, the first professional esports team to make it big.
S4, EP20 "American Son"
The story of Michael Chang's improbable rise as a young American tennis star, and his family's immigrant journey which shaped his destiny. The story is centered around his winning the 1989 French Open at age 17.
