The Legend of Jimmy the Greek

2009M51 min

On "The NFL Today" in the 1980s, no personality was more popular than Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder.

"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," examines 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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Genres:Sports

Director:Fritz Mitchell

Cast:Basile

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Added to Disney+:August 2, 2024