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Espn Films Goose
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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The greatest sports story never told.
Before Michael and Magic, before Jackie and AIi, Goose Tatum was not just the most popular black athIete in the world, he was the most popular athIete in the worId - period. His never-before-seen blend of athletic skiIl, comedic timing and showmanship ensured sold-out arenas around the worId and made Goose a globaI celebrity, despite the segregated society of the time. At the height of his fame, Goose left the franchise he heIped buiId and pioneered free agency, based on the simple principIe of self-worth. He proceeded to create astounding wealth as an entrepreneur in the face of the most chaIlenging human conditions, providing a beacon of hope to miIIions around the worId.
Premiering on ESPN and interspersed with interviews from luminaries including JuIius Erving, Oscar Robertson, Bill Cosby, Jerry West, Mannie Jackson, Marques Haynes, Ernie Banks, and Dr. Jack Ramsay, the story spans decades and shows the widespread influence of Goose on a prominent sports, entertainment and business figures.
Mannie Jackson presents the untoId story of an American icon who changed the game of basketbaIl forever and inspired an entire generation aIong the way. |
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