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  • 30 for 30 Shorts Arthur and Johnnie (Season 1, Episode 13)
  • TV-G
    TV Episode | 12 min | Documentary, Short

30 for 30 Shorts

Arthur and Johnnie (Season 1, Episode 13)
TV-G
TV Episode | 12 min | Documentary, Short
In this exclusive first person account, Johnnie Ashe will relay this previously unknown chapter of his brother Arthur's legacy. Johnnie, five years Arthur's junior, returned from his first tour in Vietnam with the Marines. At the time, ...See moreIn this exclusive first person account, Johnnie Ashe will relay this previously unknown chapter of his brother Arthur's legacy. Johnnie, five years Arthur's junior, returned from his first tour in Vietnam with the Marines. At the time, Arthur Ashe was a lieutenant in the Army working at West Point in data processing while fast becoming a rising star in the tennis world. When Johnnie was sent home however, Arthur suddenly became in danger of being sent to Vietnam. Johnnie volunteered to be sent back to the war in his brother's place so that Arthur could continue his budding tennis career. Johnnie would return home, and Arthur would go on to win the inaugural 1968 U.S. Open en route to a Hall of Fame career in tennis, made possible by his brother's selflessness. Written by ESPN Films See less
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Director
Tate Donovan
Editor
Tim Mullen
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Aug 28, 2013
Release date
Aug 28, 2013 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 1 win & 12 nominations

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