Plot Synopsis

Directed by Kevin Kaufman, G.O.A.T.S: THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME is a three-part documentary 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. Throughout his career spanning five and a half decades, Iooss has captured the greatest moments in baseball, football, basketball, golf, tennis, the Olympics and boxing and has collaborated on photo books with Michael Jordan, Ken Griffey, Jr., Arnold Palmer, Wayne Gretzky, Joe Montana, among others. The series features exclusive interviews with some of the world's greatest athletes, including Kobe Bryant, Joe Montana, Derek Jeter, Tiger Woods, Joe Namath, Chris Evert, Ken Griffey, Jr., Jack Nicklaus, Caroline Wozniacki, and Kelly Slater, up close and extremely personal. ESPN premiered all three episodes of G.O.A.T.S from 8-11pm ET/5-8pm PT on Sunday, March 7, 2021:

"The Beginnings" (8pm ET): The reveal of which fates actually pushed each GOAT to play their respective sports, as well as their doubts whether they could actually turn pro. The challenges they rose to, how success was attained, and the self-knowledge they acquired.

"Access" (9pm ET): The GOATS become champions, and confront the double-edged sword of fame. The rise up is one thing, maintaining a level of excellence is another.

"The Greatest" (10pm ET): The GOATS reflect on their sports, and the meaning of their careers, mixing pride with loss.