The Legend of Jimmy the Greek

The Legend of Jimmy the Greek

Release date : November 10, 2009
Runtime : 53m
Countries of origin : United States of America /
Original Language : English /
Director : Fritz Mitchell /
Production companies : ESPN / ESPN Films /
November 10, 2009 53m United States of America Documentary English More
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“The NFL Today” on CBS was one of the preeminent sports programs on television in the early 1980s. It was a perfect combination of reporting, analysis, predictions, humor and talent. But there was no personality on the show more popular than Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, to Greek immigrants, Jimmy overcame childhood tragedy, moved to Las Vegas, and eventually became the biggest name in the world of sports handicapping. When CBS added him as an “analyst” on “The NFL Today,” “The Greek” not only further increased his stature as a sort of national folk hero, but he also gained an air of respectability never before associated with gamblers. Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Fritz Mitchell, who broke in as an intern on “The NFL Today,” will examine Snyder’s impact on the growth of sports gambling, while also taking a fresh look at The Greek’s tragic downfall.
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  • title:The Legend of Jimmy the Greek
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 2009
  • Runtime:53m
  • Genres: Documentary ·
  • Countries of origin: United States of America ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Fritz Mitchell /
  • Writers: Fritz Mitchell · Gary Paul Gates ·
  • Production companies: ESPN · ESPN Films ·
  • Overview:“The NFL Today” on CBS was one of the preeminent sports programs on television in the early 1980s. It was a perfect combination of reporting, analysis, predictions, humor and talent. But there was no personality on the show more popular than Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, to Greek immigrants, Jimmy overcame childhood tragedy, moved to Las Vegas, and eventually became the biggest name in the world of sports handicapping. When CBS added him as an “analyst” on “The NFL Today,” “The Greek” not only further increased his stature as a sort of national folk hero, but he also gained an air of respectability never before associated with gamblers. Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Fritz Mitchell, who broke in as an intern on “The NFL Today,” will examine Snyder’s impact on the growth of sports gambling, while also taking a fresh look at The Greek’s tragic downfall.
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