Vinnie Testaverde
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Fox Sports Net's documentary series Beyond The Glory on Sunday, April 13 at 8 p.m. local time delves into the turbulent career of New York Jets quarterback Vinny Testaverde. His storied football career has been a series of ups and downs, his failures often overshadowing his accomplishments. And while the native New Yorker has scaled some of football's greatest heights, his road to success hasn't been an easy one. Football was a family affair with the Testaverdes. From day one, Vinny's father Al dreamed that his only son would play the game. With a rifle for an arm and a fierce desire to win, Vinny proved himself worthy of a scholarship to Miami. He led the Hurricanes to the school's first undefeated season and fulfilled his father's dream by winning the Heisman Trophy. But on the brink of a perfect season, Testaverde failed to guide his team to a National Championship.
Following a closely watched career at Miami, Testaverde was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the worst team in
Mark Cuban
60m · —
Mark Cuban, self-made billionaire and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, really has led a dream life. To be the owner of a professional team is a fantasy for anybody with a love of sports. But, for almost all, fantasy never meets reality. This week's installment of Fox Sports Net's documentary series Beyond the Glory tells the remarkable story of one of the most energetic and dynamic businessmen ever to enter the world of sports.
From his early entrepreneurial ventures of peddling candy and trash bags door-to-door, to the launch of Broadcast.com and the purchase of the Dallas Mavericks in 2000, Beyond the Glory chronicles the life of Cuban during this one-hour documentary.
Cuban discusses growing up in Mt. Lebanon, Penn., where his desire to make money began at an early age. He shares in detail the many businesses he started along the way, which all seemed to flourish from his ""golden touch.""
Cuban has never taken no for an answer and wasn't afraid to try something new. In fact, at one poi
Darrell and Michael Waltrip
60m · June 3, 2001
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Terrell Davis
60m · May 6, 2001
Life has always seemed to be a struggle for two-time Super Bowl champion running back Terrell Davis. From a rough and tough upbringing to a college career that was far from smooth and successful. So when he made it to the top as a running back with the Denver Broncos, there seemed to be nothing that could slow him down or force him to walk away.
Born in San Diego, Davis had the physique to play football even at a young age. However, his first setback came when he suffered a dislocated shoulder midway into his senior season at Lincoln High School, making him virtually invisible to college recruiters from major programs. He accepted a scholarship from Long Beach State in Southern California, but he did so as much to further his education as his football career. His career at Long Beach State was barely underway in 1990 when the school announced it was folding the program.
What was initially devastating news, turned out to be an opportunity of a lifetime. He transferred to the University
United States Women's Soccer Team
60m · September 16, 2001
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Pete Rose
60m · July 8, 2001
It has been nearly a dozen years since Pete Rose accepted a lifetime ban from baseball with the condition he could apply for reinstatement after a year. However, Rose is still on the outside looking in and talks candidly about the effects the ban has had on his life and his family.
For the first time ever, the Rose legal team opened up the files and revealed the defense that was never have and explains recent attempts between their attorneys and Major League Baseball to bring this sad chapter of baseball history to some sort of closure. Known now for his off the field exploits as much as anything he's done on the field, this episode provides insight to the man behind the headlines by talking to family, friends, colleagues and critics.
