Beyond the Glory — Season 1, Episode 12: Vinnie Testaverde
Documentary • 60 min • 4 seasons, 56 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
Fox Sports Net's documentary series Beyond The Glory on Sunday, April 13 at 8 p.m. local time delves into the turbulent career of New York Jets quarterback Vinny Testaverde. His storied football career has been a series of ups and downs, his failures often overshadowing his accomplishments. And while the native New Yorker has scaled some of football's greatest heights, his road to success hasn't been an easy one. Football was a family affair with the Testaverdes. From day one, Vinny's father Al dreamed that his only son would play the game. With a rifle for an arm and a fierce desire to win, Vinny proved himself worthy of a scholarship to Miami. He led the Hurricanes to the school's first undefeated season and fulfilled his father's dream by winning the Heisman Trophy. But on the brink of a perfect season, Testaverde failed to guide his team to a National Championship. Following a closely watched career at Miami, Testaverde was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the worst team in
About Beyond the Glory
Beyond the Glory was a documentary series that profiles some of the most legendary and controversial athletes in recent history. Executive produced by Steve Michaels and Frank Sinton and narrated by Jay Mohr, the show used archived video, on-camera interviews and player histories to take viewers beyond the playing field and into the athletes' lives and minds. The series was produced by Asylum Entertainment.