In the days leading up to Super Bowl XLIX, ESPN will premiere a special one-hour documentary from ESPN Films and NFL Films focusing on four photographers who have taken pictures at all 48 Super Bowls. “Keepers of the Streak” will premiere on Friday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
“Keepers of the Streak” is directed by sports photographer Neil Leifer and chronicles the decades-long journey of veteran shooters John Biever, Walter Iooss, Mickey Palmer and Tony Tomsic. The four have captured football’s biggest game for almost 50 years and counting.
“Having spent a good portion of my life on the sidelines photographing NFL football, nobody can appreciate more than I just how incredible this streak is,” said Leifer. “Making this film was truly a labor of love for me as I have known these photographers for at least 50 years and understand how difficult it is to have accomplished what they have done and continue to do.”
Connor Schell, VP and Executive Producer, ESPN Films and Original Content said: “Neil was the perfect director for “Keepers of the Streak” as he is one of the legendary sports photographers of all time and we are thrilled to have worked with him on this project.”
The documentary will re-air on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 12 p.m. ET on ABC.