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Viva Cepeda!

First aired on Aug 24, 2001

Runtime: 56 mins

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Genres: Documentary

A biography of Puerto Rican baseball star Orlando Cepeda, who started his career in the 60's and had to contend with racism inside and outside the ballpark. In San Francisco, he quickly became a fan favorite, which led to animosity with legend and fellow team member Willie Mays. He garnered many awards including Rookie of the Year, MVP, and won the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals. After his retirement, he was arrested for drug smuggling and sentenced to a year in jail. He then turned his life around and became a Buddhist. In 1999, he was bestowed the greatest achievement any baseball player can receive -- induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Orlando Cepeda |
Orlando Cepeda Jr. |
Felipe Alou |
Dusty Baker |
Pete Rose |
Bernie Williams |
Featured Crew
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Mario Díaz | Director
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Mario Díaz | Editor
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Philip Klint | Writer
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Carlos Meléndez | Director of Photography