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30 for 30 S1E2 — The Band That Wouldn't Die
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30 for 30•Season 1•Episode 2

The Band That Wouldn't Die

6.7/10 · 1,089 votesOct 13, 200953 min

Ranked #21 of 30 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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A profile of Baltimore's love affair with football and the Colts, focusing on the Colts Marching Band. After the Colts decamped for Indianapolis in 1984, the band stayed behind to help promote the eventual return of the NFL to the city.

Directed byBarry Levinson
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Episode Summary

"The Band That Wouldn't Die" is episode 2 of 30 for 30 season 1. It scored 6.7/10 from 1,089 votes, ranking #21 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Barry Levinson, it aired on October 13, 2009.

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