A Football Life - Season 5

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Christian Okoye

1 - Christian Okoye

Air Date: September 18, 2015

The story of Christian Okoye, football's Nigerian Nightmare, who left an indelible impression on the game and his opponents.

Dexter Manley

2 - Dexter Manley

Air Date: September 25, 2015

The rise, fall, and redemption of Dexter Manley, one of the most dominant and beloved players in Washington history. Known as the "Secretary of Defense," he was functionally illiterate and became addicted to drugs.

Jerome Bettis

3 - Jerome Bettis

Air Date: October 2, 2015

A profile of running back Jerome Bettis, who went from Detroit to Notre Dame, Los Angeles to Pittsburgh and finally to the Hall of Fame in Canton.

Terrell Owens

4 - Terrell Owens

Air Date: October 9, 2015

A profile of Terrell Owens, one of the most talented and polarizing players in NFL history.

Alan Page

5 - Alan Page

Air Date: October 16, 2015

One of the most impressive careers in pro football history was just the beginning for the great Alan Page.

Steve Largent

6 - Steve Largent

Air Date: October 23, 2015

A profile of NFL Hall of Famer and former congressman Steve Largent.

Dick Vermeil

7 - Dick Vermeil

Air Date: October 30, 2015

A profile of coach Dick Vermeil, who took three separate teams to the playoffs and won Super bowl XXXIV with the Rams.

Paul Brown

8 - Paul Brown

Air Date: November 6, 2015

A profile of Hall of Fame coach Paul Brown, who built the Cleveland Browns into a championship team in the 1940s and helped invent the modern game.

Mike Singletary

9 - Mike Singletary

Air Date: November 13, 2015

A profile of Hall of Famer Mike Singletary, the centerpiece of the famed Chicago Bears defense of the mid-1980s.

Charles Haley

10 - Charles Haley

Air Date: November 20, 2015

A profile of Hall of Fame coach Paul Brown, who built the Cleveland Browns into a championship team in the 1940s and helped invent the modern game.

Bruce Arians

11 - Bruce Arians

Air Date: December 11, 2015

The extraordinary story of the lifelong assistant turned overnight success who has led the Arizona Cardinals back into contention.

Marshall Faulk

12 - Marshall Faulk

Air Date: December 18, 2015

One of most exciting and dynamic players in NFL history, Marshall Faulk rose from the streets of New Orleans to launch the Greatest Show on Turf.