The Legend of Jimmy the Greek (2009)

U 11/10/2009 (US) Documentary 53m
User
Score
What's your Vibe?

Login to use TMDB's new rating system.

  • Welcome to Vibes, TMDB's new rating system! For more information, visit the contribution bible.

The greatest odds he ever faced were his own

Overview

“The NFL Today” on CBS was one of the preeminent sports programs on television in the early 1980s. It was a perfect combination of reporting, analysis, predictions, humor and talent. But there was no personality on the show more popular than Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, to Greek immigrants, Jimmy overcame childhood tragedy, moved to Las Vegas, and eventually became the biggest name in the world of sports handicapping. When CBS added him as an “analyst” on “The NFL Today,” “The Greek” not only further increased his stature as a sort of national folk hero, but he also gained an air of respectability never before associated with gamblers. Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Fritz Mitchell, who broke in as an intern on “The NFL Today,” will examine Snyder’s impact on the growth of sports gambling, while also taking a fresh look at The Greek’s tragic downfall.

  1. Fritz Mitchell

    Director, Writer

  2. Gary Paul Gates

    Writer

Top Billed Cast

  1. We don't have any cast added to this movie. You can help by adding some!

Login to Edit Cast & Crew

The Legend of Jimmy the Greek
The Legend of Jimmy the Greek

Status Released

Original Language English

Budget -

Revenue -

Keywords

Content Score 

71

Just a little bit more...

Looks like we're missing the following data in en-US or en-US...

  • Cast (4 or more)
  • Video

Top Contributors

Popularity Trend

Login to report an issue

Can't find a movie or TV show? Login to create it.

Want to rate or add this item to a list?

Login