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Three of America's greatest athletes' love of sports were deeply shaped by their families.

09/30/2014 | Rating NR

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

Finding Your Roots

Born Champions Promo

Preview: Season 2 Episode 2 | 33sVideo has Closed Captions

Three of America's greatest athletes' love of sports were deeply shaped by their families.

Three of America's greatest athletes -- Derek Jeter, Billie Jean King and Rebecca Lobo -- whose determination and love of sports were deeply shaped by their families, were all cut off from their true origins.

09/30/2014 | Rating NR

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Corporate support for Season 11 of FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. is provided by Gilead Sciences, Inc., Ancestry® and Johnson & Johnson. Major support is provided by...

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Billie Jean King's Grandmother's Secret

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Clip: S2 Ep2 | 3m 16s | Tennis champ Billie Jean King discovers a secret buried in her Grandmother's past. (3m 16s)

Derek Jeter's Strong Roots

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Clip: S2 Ep2 | 2m 36s | Yankee captain Derek Jeter grew up in a supportive and diverse extended family. (2m 36s)

Rebecca Lobo's Immigrant Ancestors

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Clip: S2 Ep2 | 2m 59s | Basketball star Rebecca Lobo meets her immigrant ancestors. (2m 59s)

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