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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.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 5, 1974

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50.18 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
50 minutes, 40 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Sports and Sports Writers Literature

People

Athletes Authors, Writers

Tags

Gent, Pete North Dallas forty. Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Allen, George Herbert, 1918-1990 Dallas Cowboys NFL - National Football League

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