Back in the Day
Chronicling the lives of superstar athletes, before their fame and how they achieved their success through the eyes of their family, coaches and other pro athletes that grew up with them.
- 2006-2006
- 1 season
- ESPN Original Entertainment
- Documentary
Chronicling the lives of superstar athletes, before their fame and how they achieved their success through the eyes of their family, coaches and other pro athletes that grew up with them.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2006
Episode 1
Al Harrington
Thu, Sep 28, 2006
Al Harring was fat, slow and didn't stand a chance at pro sports - but he loved to play anyway. He decided to play football and since he was tall he would be on the field to block kicks. Inspired by a sudden grownth spurt and watching a local superstar Stephon Marbury play - Al was determined to be the best... Within three years Al Harrington became the number one basketball player in the country and was drafted 25th in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers.
Episode 2
Rudi Johnson
Thu, Sep 28, 2006
Rudi Johnson had poor grades and took the long way to Auburn University and eventually the NFL. But Rudi's biggest obstacle was making it out of the streets that he grew up on. Rudi flourished and started a foundation to make life easier for those who followed behind him.
Episode 3
Jermaine O'Neal
Thu, Sep 28, 2006
Jermaine O'Neal grew up without a father. It made him angry to see his mom struggle to raise him and his older brother on her own. In his own words... Jermaine was "filled with rage." Luckily for Jermaine - he also had talent and drive and with the help of a high school coach who would become a lifelong friend and father figure Jermaine would win three high school championships and would ultimately become the youngest person to drafted into the NBA. More important than any of this - Jermaine would became the father that he never had...
Episode 4
Antonio Gates
Thu, Sep 28, 2006
Antonio Gates was a great basketball player... He balled against the best in the game in high school and more than held his own, he was simply put - "A True Banger." He played a little football on the side but his true love was on the hardwood. But while his peers made it to the NBA - Antonio would not be drafted into the NBA... With nothing left to do and in need of a paycheck Antonio decided to at least try to play football - let's just say it all worked out. Today Antonio is a record breaking, All-Pro, tight end for the San Diego Chargers and is considered one of the best in the NFL. But of course, all people want to talk about today - is what a great basketball player he was Back N The Day!