A Football Life
Profiles the most important and influential figures in the history of the National Football League.
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Sport
Cast:Jenn Brown , Bill Belichick , Troy Aikman , Steve Young , Jimmy Johnson , Ray Lewis , Jerry Jones , Brett Favre , Rich Dalrymple , Emmitt Smith , Michael Irvin , Jason Garrett , Cris Carter , Tony Dungy , Joe Theismann , Dick Vermeil , Jerry Rice , Bill Cowher
S2.E1 ∙ The Faces of Tebow
Five former NFL quarterbacks examine the phenomenon that is Tim Tebow from five different perspectives.
S2.E2 ∙ Ray Lewis
For the first time in NFL history a camera crew follows a player for an entire season on and off the field. Think you know Ray Lewis? Think again.
S2.E3 ∙ Tom Coughlin
Tom Coughlin is known for being strict and firm on the football field, but very few know about the big heart inside of this Super Bowl champion.
S2.E4 ∙ Cleveland '95
A look at the collapse of the Cleveland Browns in 1995 amid the bankruptcy of owner Art Modell and his decision to move the team to Baltimore, while the coaching staff would go on to enormous football success in later years.
S2.E5 ∙ Fearsome Foursome
The legendary defensive line of the 1960s Los Angeles Rams, led by head coach George Allen were a dominant force on the field, and as close as brothers off of it.
S2.E6 ∙ Steve McNair
A look at Tennessee Titans legend Steve McNair, who overcame tough odds, injuries, and chronic self-doubt to become an NFL most valuable player, retiring after thirteen seasons only to meet with tragedy.
S2.E7 ∙ Eddie DeBartolo, Jr.
Eddie Debartolo owned the San Francisco 49ers for 23 years. In that span, his team won 5 Superbowls as well as the undying loyalty of those who played for him.
S2.E8 ∙ Chris Spielman
Chris Spielman was born to be a football player, but when his wife was diagnosed with Breast Cancer he made the toughest decision of his life to step away from the game he loved for the true love of his life.
S2.E9 ∙ Jimmy Johnson
A look at Jimmy Johnson, a former college coach who became one of the most successful NFL coaches with his five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, only to see his career torn asunder by conflicts with team ownership.
S2.E10 ∙ John Riggins
John 'The Diesel' Riggins was fearless on the field and a fun-loving showman off it. He knew the power of his talents and achieved the ultimate prize with a Lombardi Trophy and Super Bowl MVP title.
S2.E11 ∙ Barry Sanders
For 10 seasons, Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders electrified the NFL with unbelievable runs while putting up prolific rushing numbers. Yet just before the start of the 1999 NFL season, as one of the league's biggest stars, he quietly walked away from the game.
S2.E12 ∙ Marcus Allen
Marcus Allen knew how to score touchdowns and he ran himself right into the record books and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Through his tempestuous tenure with the Raiders to his remarkable run in Kansas City, A Football Life: Marcus Allen tells the story of a true NFL legend.
S2.E13 ∙ The Immaculate Reception
The Immaculate Reception: A Football Life" - A Football Life features the iconic "Immaculate Reception" play that has been described in various ways - a myth, miracle, conspiracy, crime and a detective story.
