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Guys Like Us

Guys Like Us

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 10, 2015

Runtime

0h 14m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Guys Like Us

Production Companies

Freestyle Picture Company

Director

Ricardo Chavira

Description

Jim Plunkett never backed down from adversity. Despite being a major high school recruit, Plunkett’s freshman year at Stanford was a letdown, and his coach tried to replace him at quarterback. He refused to be taken out and eventually became a standout at Stanford, winning the Rose Bowl and Heisman his senior year. The start to his pro career was not very different from his turn in college, starting off slow, being traded to several teams, and eventually landing a backup position with the Raiders. It was only when the starting quarterback got injured that Plunkett was thrust into the role, and ended up leading the Raiders to two Super Bowl victories.