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DOCUMENTARY
In the Grip
T.J. Rodgers was born to win, trained to conquer, but is he fit enough to survive?
February
1
1985
Frank Rose
Bob Seidemann
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1985
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In the Grip
T.J. Rodgers was born to win, trained to conquer, but is he fit enough to survive?
February
1
1985
Frank Rose
Bob Seidemann
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