The documentary primarily focuses on two ex-players: Jim Otto and Roger Stillwell. Otto was a star center for the Oakland Raiders during the 1960s and 1970s. On the surface, his story seems to represent all that is right about pro football; after a long career he was elected to the NFL’s Hall of Fame and then enjoyed great business success as a restaurant franchise owner. Viewers learn, however, that Otto’s health is terrible, though was just 46 at the time of filming. The most-moving story in Disposable Heroes belongs to Roger Stillwell, a 6-foot-6 defensive lineman from Stanford University, who achieved a brief moment in the sun with the Chicago Bears. Stillwell’s career ended in an instant during a 1977 game against the Minnesota Vikings.
| Tagline | Originally shown on HBO |
| Release Date: | Jan 13, 1985 |
| Genres: | Documentary, TV Movie |
| Production Company: | HBO, National Football League (NFL) |
| Production Countries: | United States of America |
| Casts: | Jim Otto, Gene Upshaw, Kyle Stillwell, Roger Stillwell, John Madden, Tim Anderson, O. J. Simpson |
| Status: | Released |
| Budget: | $0 |
| Revenue: | 0 |
