Episode
30 for 30: Run Ricky Run
Overview
A profile of Ricky Williams focuses on his brief 2004 departure from the NFL, when he sought self-redemption amidst media criticism and fresh rumors of marijuana use.
Details
- Series
- 30 for 30
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 12
- Air date
- 2010-04-27
- Runtime
- 52 min
Episode context
Run Ricky Run is Episode 12 in Volume I of 30 for 30. It aired on 2010-04-27. The runtime is 52 min.
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