Difference between revisions of "Brendan Burke"
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| + | Former university hockey player made international headlines when he came out as gay; son of Brian Burke, professional hockey coach. Died in car crash. His death was the catalyst for the formation of the You Can Play project, a campaign to end homophobia in sports. | ||
| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
| − | = | + | * http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/brian-burkes-son-killed-in-auto-accident/article4305035/ |
| + | * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr2hrc7Tw7M | ||
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Revision as of 12:36, 8 February 2015
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1988 - 2010
Occupation
Sports
Description
Former university hockey player made international headlines when he came out as gay; son of Brian Burke, professional hockey coach. Died in car crash. His death was the catalyst for the formation of the You Can Play project, a campaign to end homophobia in sports.
