Sports Detectives

2016

Documentary

Some of the most coveted and valuable treasures from history's greatest games and players are missing or misidentified. It's up to the Sports Detectives to find the items and get to the truth. Follow private investigator Kevin Barrows and sports reporter Lauren Gardner as they travel the country on the hunt for Ali's missing Olympic gold medal, Jim Craig's Miracle on Ice flag, Dale Earnhardt's first racecar, and other legendary items.

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Left/Right

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

April 24, 2016

Last Aired

May 29, 2016

Networks

Smithsonian Channel

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Miracle on Ice Flag

Air date: 2016-04-24

It's a story with as many twists and turns as the USA Hockey Team's improbable path to Olympic gold in 1980. The American flag draped around goalie Jim Craig can be seen in photos taken on the ice after the historic win, but where is it now? A few people claim to know its whereabouts, but their stories are at odds with each other. Speaking to Jim Craig himself might be the only way for Sports Detectives Lauren Gardner and Kevin Barrows to find out the truth about the Miracle on Ice flag.

The Immaculate Reception

Air date: 2016-05-01

Dale's Car, Secretariat's Saddle

Air date: 2016-05-08

Gehrig's Bat, Gibson's Ball

Air date: 2016-05-15

100-Point Game Ball

Air date: 2016-05-22

Missing Gold Medal

Air date: 2016-05-29