Dave Kopay

Dave Kopay

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1942 -

Occupation

Sports

Description

Retired professional football player. Played running back with the San Francisco 49ers (1964-67), Detroit Lions (1968), Washington Redskins (1969-70), New Orleans Saints (1971), and the Washington Redskins (1972). Author of his biography, 'The David Kopay Story' (1977) which became a best-seller. Had a relationship with fellow football player Jerry Smith.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KopaDa00.htm
• http://www.outsports.com/2011/10/4/4051948/moment-1-dave-kopay-comes-out-as-gay-in-newspaper-interview
• http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1527962/Dave-Kopay

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