30 for 30 S00E41 · 30 for 30 Shorts: The Pittsburgh Drug Trials

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Though the 1979 Pirates thrilled Pittsburgh with a World Series win, many of their stars succumbed to the lure of cocaine, leading to baseball's first major drug scandal.

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2. 2 2. 30 for 30 Shorts: Arnold's Blueprint2012-09-26A look at how a young Arnold Schwarzenegger's compulsory service in the Austrian Army played a critical role in his path to international bodybuilding fame.
3. 3 3. 30 for 30 Shorts: Jake2012-10-25The career of Alfred Slote, an author of sports-oriented children's books (Jake being his personal favorite) whose interest was not so much the games played but the drama that the
4. 4 4. 30 for 30 Shorts: The Arnold Palmer2012-11-28An exploration into the history, mystery, and industry surrounding "The Arnold Palmer", the lemonade-and-iced tea beverage created by the same-named golfing legend that has become
5. 5 5. 30 for 30 Shorts: Ali: The Mission2013-01-16The efforts of Muhammad Ali to negotiate with Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein for the release of U.S. civilians taken hostage after Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait.
6. 6 6. 30 for 30 Shorts: Disdain the Mundane2013-02-13The style evolution of New York Knicks player and broadcaster Walt Frazier, from his cool-as-ice look in the 1970s to his use of vibrant colors and patterns today.
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9. 9 9. 30 for 30 Shorts: The Irrelevant Giant2013-04-17John Tuggle, the 1983 NFL draft's Mr. Irrelevant, was anything but irrelevant to legendary coach Bill Parcells. The normally tough and gruff coach will guide us on an emotional jou
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11. 11 11. 30 for 30 Shorts: Tommy and Frank2013-07-24An intimate, funny and compelling take on the unique relationship and shared legacy of Tommy John, the chatty Indiana lefty who won nearly 300 Major League games, and Dr. Frank Job
12. 12 12. 30 for 30 Shorts: Wilt Chamberlain: Borscht Belt Bellhop2013-08-14Rarely seen archival footage and interviews with people who lived and worked with Wilt Chamberlain give a fascinating glimpse into the basketball star's experiences in the Borscht
13. 13 13. 30 for 30 Shorts: Arthur & Johnnie2013-08-28Johnnie Ashe tells of a personal sacrifice: After finishing a tour of service in the Vietnam War, Johnnie, a U.S. Marine, volunteers to serve another tour in place of his older bro
14. 14 14. 30 for 30 Shorts: Collision Course: The Murder of Don Aronow2013-09-25The intriguing life and tragic death of businessman Donald Aronow, a prominent name in the world of powerboat racing.
15. 15 15. 30 for 30 Shorts: The Schedule Makers2013-11-06Using only a computer, a pencil and paper, and cooperation, the husband-and-wife duo of Henry and Holly Stephenson spent almost a quarter-century creating Major League Baseball's s
16. 16 16. 30 for 30 Shorts: The Great Imposter2013-11-20Beginning with stealing a player's warm-up outfit and posing as a player at the 1979 NBA All-Star Game, Barry Bremen begins a playful run fulfilling the average sports fan's ultima
17. 17 17. 30 for 30 Shorts: Judging Jewell2014-01-31Security guard Richard Jewell received praise in the aftermath of a bombing during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta when he helped clear the area and found the bag that containe
18. 18 18. 30 for 30 Shorts: The Deal2014-02-12The battle between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees to trade for Alex Rodriguez during the 2003–2004 baseball offseason.
19. 19 19. 30 for 30 Shorts: Untucked2014-03-12Player Bo Ellis designs a rebellious, nonconformist jersey that would exemplify the Al McGuire-era Marquette men's basketball team.
20. 20 20. 30 for 30 Shorts: From Harlem With Love2014-04-23How the Harlem Globetrotters became unlikely ambassadors during the Cold War when they played a series of games in Moscow in 1959.
21. 21 21. 30 for 30 Shorts: Posterized2014-05-21A profile of Shawn Bradley, a 7-foot-6 center who spent the majority of his NBA career on the wrong end of epic dunks (the kind usually found on posters), and how he went from a bu
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23. 23 23. 30 for 30 Shorts: The High Five2014-07-23When L.A. Dodger Dusty Baker hit his 30th home run of the 1977 season, the first man to greet him at home plate was his friend and teammate, rookie Glenn Burke. Overcome with happi
24. 24 24. 30 for 30 Shorts: Kid Danny2014-08-13A team from The Bronx makes it to the 2001 Little League World Series, only to be disqualified when pitcher Danny Almonte is revealed to be two years too old to play in Little Leag
25. 25 25. 30 for 30 Shorts: Fields of Fear2014-09-16A profile of the mental side of sports focuses on Mackey Sasser, a talented catcher who suddenly couldn't perform the routine task of throwing the ball back to the pitcher, and how
26. 26 26. 30 for 30 Shorts: The Great Trade Robbery2014-10-07Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson recalls the team's October 1989 trade of Herschel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings, as well as the roster maneuvers involving the play
27. 27 27. 30 for 30 Shorts: Our Tough Guy2014-11-12A look inside the mindset of legendary Boston Bruins enforcer John Wensink, who endeared himself to fans when he infamously challenged the entire Minnesota North Stars bench to a f
28. 28 28. 30 for 30 Shorts: Robbed2014-12-03A look at the 1976 Muhammad Ali/Ken Norton fight at Yankee Stadium. The fight's controversial decision is only part of the story, as gang activity and theft in the wake of a NYPD s
29. 29 29. 30 for 30 Shorts: Student/Athlete2015-01-07Growing up in Hawaii, Reggie Ho always thought he would follow his father's footsteps into medicine, yet he becomes a crucial contributor to Notre Dame's undefeated 1988 season as
30. 30 30. 30 for 30 Shorts: The Sweat Solution2015-01-21Dr. Robert Cade, a renowned kidney specialist at the University of Florida, leads a research team that develops a drink designed to help replenish body fluids lost by the school's
31. 31 31. 30 for 30 Shorts: An Immortal Man2015-02-25A look at the issue of the cryogenic preservation of Ted Williams' body.
32. 32 32. 30 for 30 Shorts: Wrestling the Curse2015-02-27Kevin Von Erich was part of a legendary wrestling family (he and fellow brothers David, Mike, Chris, and Kerry). The only surviving brother (the other four were lost to drug addict
33. 33 33. 30 for 30 Shorts: The Billion Dollar Game2015-03-18A recollection of how the Princeton Tigers, a heavy underdog, nearly defeated top-seeded Georgetown in the first round of the 1989 NCAA Tournament, a game that would forever change
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36. 36 36. 30 for 30 Shorts: Ted Turner's Greatest Race2015-06-03Already a proven broadcasting and sports executive, as well as an America's Cup-winning yachtsman, Ted Turner enters and skippers Tenacious in the 1979 Fastnet yachting race. Here,
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39. 39 39. 30 for 30 Shorts: Delaney2015-08-19A profile of Kansas City Chiefs star Joe Delaney, whose reputation for helping others lasted until his drowning death in 1983, when he attempted to save the lives of three boys in
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57. 57 57. 30 for 30 Shorts: We Are2016-05-24A look back at the aftermath of the Penn State child sex abuse scandal, focusing specifically on the removal of Joe Paterno's statue from the campus and the design of its replaceme
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64. 64 64. 30 for 30 Shorts: 24 Strong2017-09-28Examining the heroics of high school football player Zaevion Dobson that lead to his death.
65. 65 65. 30 for 30 Shorts: The Amazing Adventures of Wally and The Worm2017-12-15Wally Blasé is assigned to oversee Chicago Bull Dennis Rodman's knee rehab. What followed was 10 days of jet-setting, brushes with celebrity, a lifelong friendship between Blasé an
66. 66 66. 30 for 30 Shorts: Locked In2018-08-03Victoria Arlen had it all as a young girl—athletic talent and a loving family—until falling into a coma at age 11. When she awakened three years later, she was literally trapped in
67. 67 67. 30 for 30 Shorts: Sonic Break2018-09-23Chronicles the anxiety experienced by Felix Baumgartner during the lead-up to his ultimately successful attempt to become the first human to break the sound barrier without the ben
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