The 16th Man (S01E13)
S01E13
The 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa marked a significant moment in the nation’s history, as the team’s victory was deeply intertwined with Nelson Mandela's backing of the Springboks. This event played a crucial role in uniting a divided country emerging from apartheid, showcasing the power of sport to bridge social divides. Mandela’s presence at the final, wearing the Springboks jersey, symbolized hope and reconciliation, fostering a sense of national pride and collective identity among South Africans of all backgrounds, and leaving a lasting impact on the nation’s journey toward unity.
Show
30 for 30
Episode
S01E13
Air Date
May 04, 2010
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
King's Ransom
S01E02
The Band That Wouldn't Die
S01E03
Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL?
S01E04
Muhammad and Larry
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Without Bias
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The Legend of Jimmy the Greek
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The U
S01E08
Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. the New York Knicks
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Guru of Go
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No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson
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Silly Little Game
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Run Ricky Run
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The 16th Man
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Straight Outta L.A.
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June 17, 1994
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The Two Escobars
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The Birth of Big Air
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Jordan Rides the Bus
S01E19
Little Big Men
S01E20
One Night in Vegas
S01E21
Unmatched
S01E22
The House of Steinbrenner
S01E23
Into the Wind
S01E24
Four Days In October
S01E25
Once Brothers
S01E26
Tim Richmond: To the Limit
S01E27
Fernando Nation
S01E28
Marion Jones: Press Pause
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The Best that Never Was
S01E30
Pony Excess