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Season 1 Episode 60: What the Hell Happened to Jai Alai

The captivating world of Jai Alai is explored, revealing its dramatic fall from thousands of fans in the 1970s and 1980s to mere dozens today.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Here Now

1. Here Now

Aired: May 15, 2012

Pete Rose starts his day with boundless energy, surrounded by the equipment t...

Episode 2 Arnold's Blueprint

2. Arnold's Blueprint

Aired: Sep 26, 2012

Arnold Schwarzenegger's early years in the Austrian Army are explored in the ...

Episode 3 Jake

3. Jake

Aired: Oct 25, 2012

Young sports enthusiasts often discover their passion for sports through the ...

Episode 4 The Arnold Palmer

4. The Arnold Palmer

Aired: Nov 28, 2012

A renowned golf legend's remarkable journey unfolds, highlighting his impress...

Episode 5 Ali The Mission

5. Ali The Mission

Aired: Jan 13, 2013

The next episode follows Muhammad Ali as he embarks on a treacherous journey ...

Episode 6 Disdain the Mundane

6. Disdain the Mundane

Aired: Feb 13, 2013

Walt Frazier, a former NBA great, has evolved into a fashion trendsetter, bui...

Episode 8 Silver Reunion

8. Silver Reunion

Aired: Mar 27, 2013

The USA men's Olympic basketball team reunited in 2012 after nearly 40 years,...

Episode 9 The Irrelevant Giant

9. The Irrelevant Giant

Aired: Apr 17, 2013

Legendary coach Bill Parcells shares his memorable rookie season as a head co...

Episode 10 Cutthroat

10. Cutthroat

Aired: May 29, 2013

Legendary goalie Clint Malarchuk shares his inspiring story of overcoming chi...

Episode 11 Tommy and Frank

11. Tommy and Frank

Aired: Jul 24, 2013

The next episode delves into the remarkable partnership between Tommy John an...

Episode 13 Arthur & Johnnie

13. Arthur & Johnnie

Aired: Aug 28, 2013

The next episode explores the remarkable story of tennis legend Arthur Ashe, ...

Episode 15 The Schedule Makers

15. The Schedule Makers

Aired: Nov 6, 2013

The MLB schedule's impact on daily lives and emotions of millions of American...

Episode 16 The Great Imposter

16. The Great Imposter

Aired: Nov 20, 2013

Barry Bremen, a salesman from Detroit, became notorious for faking his way as...

Episode 17 Judging Jewell

17. Judging Jewell

Aired: Jan 31, 2014

A massive explosion rocks the Atlanta Summer Olympics, claiming two lives and...

Episode 18 The Deal

18. The Deal

Aired: Feb 12, 2014

The 2003 baseball season sees a heated competition between the New York Yanke...

Episode 19 Untucked

19. Untucked

Aired: Mar 12, 2014

The legendary story of Marquette University's 1977 championship-winning jerse...

Episode 21 Posterized

21. Posterized

Aired: May 21, 2014

The next episode of the documentary series will feature NBA legend Shawn Brad...

Episode 23 The High Five

23. The High Five

Aired: Jul 23, 2014

The next episode delves into the fascinating history and nuances of the high ...

Episode 24 Kid Danny

24. Kid Danny

Aired: Aug 13, 2014

A 14-year-old boy named Danny was at the center of a controversy in the summe...

Episode 25 Fields of Fear

25. Fields of Fear

Aired: Sep 16, 2014

Mackey Sasser's remarkable baseball abilities were often eclipsed by his unus...

Episode 27 Our Tough Guy

27. Our Tough Guy

Aired: Nov 12, 2014

On December 1, 1977, John Wensink sparked controversy by engaging in a heated...

Episode 28 Robbed

28. Robbed

Aired: Oct 3, 2014

The 1976 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton at Yankee Stadium r...

Episode 29 Student/Athlete

29. Student/Athlete

Aired: Jan 7, 2015

Reggie Ho's college aspirations didn't revolve around football, despite his i...

Episode 30 The Sweat Solution

30. The Sweat Solution

Aired: Jan 21, 2015

Reggie Ho's life took an unexpected turn when he traded in his pre-med dreams...

Episode 31 An Immortal Man

31. An Immortal Man

Aired: Jan 28, 2015

The next episode delves into the origins of the iconic formula, paralleling i...

Episode 32 Wrestling the Curse

32. Wrestling the Curse

Aired: Feb 27, 2015

The children of Ted Williams, a renowned baseball player, investigated cryoge...

Episode 35 The Anti-Mascot

35. The Anti-Mascot

Aired: May 20, 2015

The 1984 season was a crushing disappointment for the San Francisco Giants, w...

Episode 37 Spyball

37. Spyball

Aired: Jul 8, 2015

The Special Olympics Athlete Oath, "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me b...

Episode 38 Brave in the Attempt

38. Brave in the Attempt

Aired: Jul 28, 2015

The next episode, "The Spy Who Caught", is about Morris "Moe" Berg, a talente...

Episode 39 Delaney

39. Delaney

Aired: Aug 19, 2015

The untimely death of Kansas City Chiefs running back Joe Delaney, a Pro Bowl...

Episode 40 First Pitch

40. First Pitch

Aired: Sep 11, 2015

The next episode delves into the 1985 Pittsburgh Pirates' drug trials, a pivo...

Episode 42 #BringBackSungWoo

42. #BringBackSungWoo

Aired: Oct 7, 2015

Joy Johnson, 86, achieves a remarkable milestone by crossing the finish line ...

Episode 43 Every Day

43. Every Day

Aired: Oct 28, 2015

Leonard Tose's 1969 acquisition of the Philadelphia Eagles for $16 million ki...

Episode 44 Chattanooga Strong

44. Chattanooga Strong

Aired: Nov 9, 2015

Greg Louganis' life takes a dramatic turn as he faces the sudden discovery th...

Episode 45 Tose: The Movie

45. Tose: The Movie

Aired: Nov 11, 2015

In the next episode, the spotlight shines on Friedman's Shoes, a beloved Atla...

Episode 46 Thicker the Water

46. Thicker the Water

Aired: Dec 1, 2015

In the summer of 1977, the Indiana Pacers found themselves on the brink of fi...

Episode 47 Friedman's Shoes

47. Friedman's Shoes

Aired: Feb 9, 2016

Next episode: The Rise of Friedman's Shoes, a family-owned business that revo...

Episode 50 I Am Yup'ik

50. I Am Yup'ik

Aired: Mar 2, 2016

The nation is still reeling from President Reagan's attempted assassination, ...

Episode 51 No Kin to Me

51. No Kin to Me

Aired: Mar 9, 2016

Patrick Q.F. Barr's unorthodox golfing style is put to the test as he tackles...

Episode 52 Tiger Hood

52. Tiger Hood

Aired: Apr 12, 2016

The next episode delves into an entertainer's unexpected passion for a specif...

Episode 54 Gonzo @ The Derby

54. Gonzo @ The Derby

Aired: May 3, 2016

The next episode of "The Unstoppable Force" explores the remarkable journey o...

Episode 57 We Are

57. We Are

Aired: May 24, 2016

The passage of time between Romania and Oklahoma highlights the significant i...

Episode 58 Eternal Princess

58. Eternal Princess

Aired: May 25, 2016

The next episode tells the inspiring story of Alexis Arguello, a legendary ju...

Episode 61 The Throwback

61. The Throwback

Aired: Dec 3, 2016

A nostalgic look back at Gordie Lockbaum's remarkable college football career...

Episode 62 The Counterfeiter

62. The Counterfeiter

Aired: May 17, 2017

The U.S. Marshal Service orchestrates a cunning sting operation, enticing loc...

Episode 63 Strike Team

63. Strike Team

Aired: Sep 12, 2017

The next episode of ESPN's "30 for 30" series pays tribute to Zaevion Dobson,...

Episode 64 24 Strong

64. 24 Strong

Aired: Sep 28, 2017

Victoria Arlen's incredible journey began when she was just 11 years old, fig...

Episode 66 Locked In

66. Locked In

Aired: Aug 3, 2018

The next episode of ESPN Films 30 for 30 short "Subject to Review" delves int...

Episode 67 Sonic Break

67. Sonic Break

Aired: Sep 23, 2018

The next episode delves into the psychological preparation of Felix Baumgartn...

Episode 68 Mack Wrestles

68. Mack Wrestles

Aired: Mar 9, 2019

A talented wrestler, Mack Beggs, balances his love for the sport with the obs...

Episode 69 Subject to Review

69. Subject to Review

Aired: Dec 22, 2019

The next episode of "30 for 30" delves into the crucial impact of accurate me...

Episode 71 Make Him Known

71. Make Him Known

Aired: Aug 25, 2021

The debut of a pioneering Native American baseball player sparks a thought-pr...

Episode 74 Motorcycle Mary

74. Motorcycle Mary

Aired: Nov 16, 2022

Motorcycle Mary tells the story of legendary motorsports pioneer Mary McGee, ...

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Genres:Documentary, Short