Document Type

Article

Bodybuilder recounts struggles of being gay

Authors

Debra Hatch, University of Maine

Publication Title

The Maine Campus

Publication Date

4-23-1999

First Page

1

Last Page

5

Issue Number

72

Volume Number

116

Abstract/ Summary

Bob Paris' image as "Mr. Universe" and "Mr. America" depended on his masculinity, but it all changed when he announced he was gay. Paris had intended his statement to Ironman magazine to be one speaking about love and commitment, not to draw attention to himself and his sexuality. Instead it destroyed his career and four year run of popularity. No athletes in the mainstream have ever come out during their career to say they were homosexual.

Comments

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Identifier

Social Justice_Maine_Campus_vol_116_no_72_p_1-5_1999-04-23

Repository Citation

Hatch, Debra, "Bodybuilder recounts struggles of being gay" (1999). Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. 372.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/social_justice/372

Version

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