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Television interview with Dave Kopay

Title
Television interview with Dave Kopay, [1976].
Author
Kopay, David
Publication
[1976].

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Details

Additional Authors
Archibald, Lewis
Found In
Lewis Archibald collection of recorded interviews.
Description
2 streaming audio files (approximately 44 minutes) : digital, mono.
Summary
Unidentified television journalist interviews Dave Kopay, American football "running back" in the National Football League, 1964-1972. Kopay talks about his career as a professional football player. Being the first professional athlete to "come out of the closet," he also talks about his homosexuality, and how it has affected his career in sports. After he retired from professional football as a player, he tried to start a coaching career, but was snubbed by professional and college teams because of his sexual orientation. He also discusses the topic of sports and homosexuality from different aspects: social, moral and ethical.
Alternative Title
Lewis Archibald collection of recorded interviews.
Subject
  • Kopay, David > Interviews
  • Sports > Social aspects
  • Sports > Moral and ethical aspects
  • Gay people and sports
  • Homophobia in sports
  • Gay athletes > Interviews
  • Football players > United States > Interviews
  • Gay coaches (Athletics)
Genre/Form
  • Interviews.
  • Sound recordings.
Note
  • Title supplied by cataloger from audition of original cassette.
Access (note)
  • Access to original items restricted. Patrons can access streaming audio at NYPL Research Libraries only.
Additional Formats (note)
  • Archival original (1 audiocassette ; analog, mono) available on *LTC 6433.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of Lewis Archibald collection of recorded interviews, *L (Special) 96-05.
Call Number
*LTC 6433
OCLC
896726158
Author
Kopay, David, interviewee.
Title
Television interview with Dave Kopay, [1976].
Production
[1976].
Type of Content
spoken word
Type of Medium
audio
computer
Type of Carrier
audiocassette
online resource
Event
Recorded [1976?] New York, N.Y.
Additional Formats
Archival original (1 audiocassette ; analog, mono) available on *LTC 6433.
Access
Access to original items restricted. Patrons can access streaming audio at NYPL Research Libraries only.
Linking Entry
Forms part of Lewis Archibald collection of recorded interviews, *L (Special) 96-05.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Added Author
Archibald, Lewis, interviewer.
Archibald, Lewis, donor.
Added Title
Lewis Archibald collection of recorded interviews.
Found In:
Lewis Archibald collection of recorded interviews.
Research Call Number
*LTC 6433
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