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* http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/brian-burkes-son-killed-in-auto-accident/article4305035/
 
* http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/brian-burkes-son-killed-in-auto-accident/article4305035/
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* http://youcanplayproject.org/pages/why-we-exist
 
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr2hrc7Tw7M
 
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr2hrc7Tw7M
  

Revision as of 12:38, 8 February 2015

Brendan Burke

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.

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