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The Best Episodes of A Football Life

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The Best Episodes of A Football Life

A Football Life is a documentary series developed by NFL Films and aired on NFL Network that documents the lives of select National Football League...
  1. Background image for Charles Woodson
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Charles Woodson

    S6:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Bill Walsh
    8.7/10(28 votes)

    #2 - Bill Walsh

    S4:E16

    Bill Walsh was knows as a genius but was also an insecure, tortured artist. After revolutionizing the NFL with the ``Team of the 80s,'' he wrote a book that has become the bible for generations of football coaches.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Reggie White & Jerome Brown
    8.6/10(50 votes)

    #3 - Reggie White & Jerome Brown

    S1:E3

    A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the lives and relationship of NFL Defensive Linemen, Reggie White and Jerome Brown, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Kurt Warner
    8.3/10(62 votes)

    #4 - Kurt Warner

    S1:E4

    A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL quarterback, Kurt Warner, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Tom Landry
    8.3/10(43 votes)

    #5 - Tom Landry

    S1:E8

    A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL coach ,Tom Landry, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Sean Taylor
    8.3/10(33 votes)

    #6 - Sean Taylor

    S4:E3

    The life and death of the Washington Redskins late, beloved all-pro safety Sean Taylor.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for 2006 Rose Bowl
    8.2/10(41 votes)

    #7 - 2006 Rose Bowl

    S4:E15

    The legacy of one of the greatest college football games ever played, the 2006 Rose Bowl that matched USC and Texas in a battle of undefeated teams.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Joe Namath, part 2
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #8 - Joe Namath, part 2

    S4:E18

    Part 2 of the extraordinary life of Joe Namath, from the high of the Super Bowl III to the lows of a life lived too hard, and back to the place he was born in Western PA.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Dick Butkus & Gale Sayers
    8.1/10(32 votes)

    #9 - Dick Butkus & Gale Sayers

    S4:E12

    A look at the careers of Bears greats Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers, who were drafted with back-to-back first-round picks in 1965 and went on to become Hall of Famers.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Walter Payton
    8.0/10(62 votes)

    #10 - Walter Payton

    S1:E5

    A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL running back great, Walter Payton, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Mike Ditka
    8.0/10(39 votes)

    #11 - Mike Ditka

    S1:E7

    A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL coach ,Mike Ditka, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for "Mean Joe" Greene
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    #12 - "Mean Joe" Greene

    S4:E1

    The life and times of Mean Joe Greene, foundation of the Steel Curtain and the first Pittsburgh Steeler to have his number retired in 50 years.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Lyle Alzado
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #13 - Lyle Alzado

    S4:E11

    "Three Mile" Lyle Alzado became one of the most dominant pass rushers in the NFL and even fought Muhammad Ali, all while concealing a secret that would rock the sports world.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Joe Namath, part 1
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #14 - Joe Namath, part 1

    S4:E17

    Part 1 of the extraordinary life of Joe Namath. From his childhood in Beaver Falls, PA to Tuscaloosa and Bear Bryant to the bright lights of Broadway, how Namath became football's star of stars.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Al Davis
    7.9/10(44 votes)

    #15 - Al Davis

    S1:E9

    A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of former NFL coach, general manager, commissioner, and owner, Al Davis, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Doug Flutie
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #16 - Doug Flutie

    S4:E6

    The world said he was too small, however, Doug Flutie has left a giant imprint on the football world.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Eric Dickerson
    7.7/10(23 votes)

    #17 - Eric Dickerson

    S4:E5

    The smooth, bespectacled Hall-of-Famer whose career was as distinctive as his running style.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Roger Staubach
    7.7/10(32 votes)

    #18 - Roger Staubach

    S4:E13

    A look at the career of Roger Staubach, who won the Heisman Trophy for Navy in 1963 and went on to have a Hall of Fame career with the Dallas Cowboys.

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Bill Belichick - Part 1
    7.6/10(55 votes)

    #19 - Bill Belichick - Part 1

    S1:E1

    A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of one of the NFL's most intriguing coaches, Bill Belichick, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories. Part 1 of 2.

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Bill Belichick - Part 2
    7.6/10(50 votes)

    #20 - Bill Belichick - Part 2

    S1:E2

    A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of one of the NFL's most intriguing coaches, Bill Belichick, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories. Part 2 of 2.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Ed Sabol
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    #21 - Ed Sabol

    S1:E6

    A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL filmmaker, Ed Sabol, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Terrell Davis
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    #22 - Terrell Davis

    S4:E7

    A look at the career of Terrell Davis, a two-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year and the Broncos all-time rushing leader.

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Tony Gonzalez
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #23 - Tony Gonzalez

    S9:E2

    He described himself as the worst player on his youth football team, but he became the NFL's all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards by a tight end, and a first ballot Hall of Famer.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Warren Moon
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    #24 - Warren Moon

    S4:E4

    Warren Moon was as physically gifted as any quarterback, but prejudices almost robbed him of opportunities until his talent proved he belonged with the best.

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  26. Background image for Earl Campbell
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    #25 - Earl Campbell

    S4:E9

    A look at the life of Earl Campbell, a premiere running back at both the collegiate and professional levels. Earl won the Heisman trophy while playing at the University of Texas and went on to be the first overall pick in the 1978 NFL draft. He has since been inducted into both the collegiate and NFL halls of fame.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Charles Woodson" is the best rated episode of "A Football Life". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/9/2016. This episode scored 1.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bill Walsh".