The story of Joe Gaetjens, a Haitian immigrant, who scored the lone USA goal that beat England in 1950's World Cup match. Sadly, Haiti came under a brutal dictatorship and Gaetjans died as a political prisoner. ESPN followed the tale of his son's return visit to Haiti to be reunited with relatives, see the prison his father was held and hear that his father was remembered for that shining moment in 1950.
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