Title
Interview with Jeff Perrotti, sports columnist for "The Guide to the Gay Northeast," 1988 December 11
Description
In this recording of Boston's Other Voice, which aired on December 11, 1988, host Peter Stickel interviews Jeff Perrotti, columnist for "The Guide To The Gay Northeast." Perrotti writes the sports column, "Out of the Locker Room," for the gay-male oriented monthly newspaper "The Guide to the Gay Northeast." Perrotti speaks about the stereotype of gay men not being athletes and the increasingly well-organized gay sports leagues in Boston, which include softball, volleyball, bowling, and soccer leagues for gay men. The interview explores issues such as the taboo of homosexuality in sports, the involvement of athletes in gay politics, and the upcoming Gay Games.