SportsCentury

SportsCentury (1999-2013)

EndedDocumentary showSports

SportsCentury (also called ESPN SportsCentury) is an ESPN biography program that reviews the people and athletic events that defined sports in North America throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Using stock footage, on-camera interviews, and photographs of their athletic lives, who grew up.

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Scheduleevery Sunday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S10E01Red Grangejanv. 30, 2013
S02E25Larry Birdjuin 22, 2001
S02E09Pete Maravichmars 23, 2001
S01E157Michael Jordandéc. 28, 2000
S01E02Joe DiMaggiojuil. 10, 2000
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'SportsCentury' premiere?

'SportsCentury' premiered on September 7, 1999.

Who narrated 'SportsCentury'?

'SportsCentury' was narrated by Chris Fowler.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'SportsCentury'?

The first season of 'SportsCentury' consisted of 44 episodes.

Which athlete was featured in the first episode of 'SportsCentury'?

The first episode of 'SportsCentury' focused on baseball legend Babe Ruth.

Which athlete's episode of 'SportsCentury' was the most-watched?

The episode featuring basketball icon Michael Jordan was the most-watched of 'SportsCentury'.

Who was the host of 'SportsCentury'?

The host of 'SportsCentury' was Chris Fowler.

Which athlete's episode received the highest ratings?

The episode dedicated to football star Joe Montana received the highest ratings.

How many seasons of 'SportsCentury' were produced?

'SportsCentury' had a total of 8 seasons.

Which sport had the most episodes dedicated to it in 'SportsCentury'?

Baseball had the most episodes dedicated to it in 'SportsCentury'.

Who was the executive producer of 'SportsCentury'?

The executive producer of 'SportsCentury' was Mark Shapiro.

Which episode of 'SportsCentury' was the longest in duration?

The episode featuring boxer Muhammad Ali was the longest in duration.

Which athlete's episode in 'SportsCentury' received critical acclaim?

The episode dedicated to track and field athlete Jesse Owens received critical acclaim.

Who directed the majority of episodes in 'SportsCentury'?

The majority of episodes in 'SportsCentury' were directed by Kevin Shaw.

Which athlete's episode in 'SportsCentury' received the most awards?

The episode featuring basketball player Magic Johnson received the most awards in 'SportsCentury'.

Which episode of 'SportsCentury' had the highest viewership among female audiences?

The episode highlighting tennis player Serena Williams had the highest viewership among female audiences.

Which athlete's episode in 'SportsCentury' had the most memorable quotes?

The episode dedicated to boxer Muhammad Ali had the most memorable quotes in 'SportsCentury'.

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