Legacy: Sports Stories

The million-dollar racing pigeon heist | Legacy Spotlight

April 1, 2026·12 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Once the "horse racing of the poor," pigeon racing is now a lucrative industry, built on a deep bond between fanciers and their birds. But now, they are under attack.This is the story of how Belgium - the cradle of the sport - has been rocked by a series of million-dollar bird burglaries, and how the community is fighting back.Follow us on YouTube for every story in video and get us on Instagram and TikTok for even more Legacy stories.Got a story you think we need to tell? DM us on Instagram or email legacysportstories@gmail.com.Legacy is the award-winning documentary podcast that tells powerful, human stories rooted in sports - from football and soccer, to rugby, tennis, boxing, F1, NFL, cricket, golf and beyond. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our documentaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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