Episodes

1. The Beginnings

Celebrating athletic greats through the work of sports photographer Walter Iooss. The series begins with a look at the fates that pushed each GOAT to play their respective sports, plus their doubts about whether they could actually turn pro. Iooss is also featured as he gets his start in a rough and tumble field.

2. Access

The GOATS become champions, and confront the double-edged sword of fame. Also featured is photographer Walter Iooss fighting the access barricades of top sporting events, then scoring big by photographing Michael Jordan behind the scenes for a year, culminating in the bestselling photo book "Rare Air."

3. The Greatest

The GOATS reflect on their sports, and the meaning of their careers, mixing pride with loss. Photographer Walter Iooss caps his own career with the last shoot of Ali and Frazier, and an ultimate night with the GOATs of the 20th Century posing together.

Overview

"GOATS: The Greatest of All Time" is a three-part series that celebrates the greatest athletes of all time through the extraordinary work of America's most iconic sports photographer Walter Iooss, from his days as a prodigy at age 17 photographing Roger Maris's 61st home run to his photographing every Super Bowl -- this year's 55th and counting.

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