The Army-Navy game isn’t just college football’s greatest rivalry—it’s America’s game. In this documentary, we trace the rivalry from its unlikely origins in 1890, when one cadet’s clever deception convinced West Point to accept Navy’s challenge, through tragedy, war, presidential intervention, and ultimate brotherhood.
Discover the heartbreaking story of Dennis Michie and Worth Bagley—rivals who shook hands after the 1891 game and died within weeks of each other fighting for the same flag in the Spanish-American War. Learn how a near-duel between military officers forced President Grover Cleveland to suspend the rivalry for five years. Witness the 1944 game that raised nearly $60 million for the war effort while soldiers followed play-by-play from the front lines of Belgium.
We explore Roger Staubach’s 1963 Heisman season, the game played just 15 days after JFK’s assassination, and how September 11th transformed a nostalgic tradition into a yearly reminder of ongoing sacrifice. From Blanchard and Davis to the fallen heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan, this is the complete history of why opponents for 60 minutes become brothers for life.
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