Difference between revisions of "Edward Gallagher"
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| + | College football player, playing offensive tackle for the University of Pittsburgh, 1977-1979. Attempted suicide by jumping off a dam, due to his inability to reconcile being gay and an athlete. Though he survived, he became a paraplegic. Went on to author three books about the experience and reconciling being gay: 'Will I Live Another Day Before I Die?', 'Thoughts on Suicide and Life', and 'Johnny In the Spot' (a novel about a gay teenager), and become a public speaker on his experience. Died from complications. | ||
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| − | + | * http://www.outsports.com/2011/7/29/4051618/moment-69-ed-gallagher-survives-suicide-attempt | |
| + | * http://andrejkoymasky.com/liv/fam/biog1/gallag01.html | ||
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Revision as of 20:51, 10 February 2014
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Edward Gallagher
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1958 - 2005
Occupation
Sports
Description
College football player, playing offensive tackle for the University of Pittsburgh, 1977-1979. Attempted suicide by jumping off a dam, due to his inability to reconcile being gay and an athlete. Though he survived, he became a paraplegic. Went on to author three books about the experience and reconciling being gay: 'Will I Live Another Day Before I Die?', 'Thoughts on Suicide and Life', and 'Johnny In the Spot' (a novel about a gay teenager), and become a public speaker on his experience. Died from complications.
