Finding Your Roots

Born Champions

Three of America’s greatest athletes, whose determination and love of sports were deeply shaped by their families, were all cut off from their true origins. Billie Jean King learns the story of her grandmother. Derek Jeter confronts his ancestors’ lives as slaves. Rebecca Lobo finds out that her Spanish ancestor fought side by side with a famous revolutionary.

Born Champions Promo

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Three of America's greatest athletes -- Derek Jeter, Billie Jean King and Rebecca Lobo -- whose determination and love of sports were deeply shaped by their families, were all cut off from their true origins.

Previews + Extras

  • Billie Jean King's Grandmother's Secret: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Billie Jean King's Grandmother's Secret

    S2 E2 - 3m 16s

    In this clip from Episode 2, tennis champ Billie Jean King, who knew very little about her beloved grandmother's past, is able to read a family Bible containing a detailed written genealogy.

  • Rebecca Lobo's Immigrant Ancestors: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rebecca Lobo's Immigrant Ancestors

    S2 E2 - 2m 59s

    Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers basketball star Rebecca Lobo's ancestral immigration papers, revealing a surprising turn of events in the Lobo family line.

  • Derek Jeter's Strong Roots: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Derek Jeter's Strong Roots

    S2 E2 - 2m 36s

    With the support of his diverse extended family, Yankee captain Derek Jeter knew from an early age that all he wanted to be was the shortstop for the New York Yankees.

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