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Pete Gent reads from and discusses his book "North Dallas Forty"

BROADCAST: Oct. 5, 1974 | DURATION: 00:50:40

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Synopsis

Drugs, painkillers, football contracts and survival are all covered in Pete Gent's book, "North Dallas Forty". Gent said the business of football meant players would take painkillers and abuse their bodies with drugs all the in of doing whatever was necessary to win a game. An excerpt of an interview with George Allen is included.