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Primary Sources: The 1970s: Sports

Online Sources: Sports - 1970s

Research Tip - Sports

Newspapers are an excellent place to find primary source articles about sports!

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Leonard v Estrada November 5, 1977

Legendary broadcaster Howard Cosell anchors sports on Eyewitness News in April 1970.

Ten for Gold

National Archives - Ten for Gold - National Security Council. Central Intelligence Agency. (09/18/1947 - 12/04/1981). - This film covers Olympic decathlon champion Bruce Jenner's six year quest for an Olympic medal. It also includes footage of the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Canada. - DVD Copied by IASL Scanner Katie Filbert. - 1976 - ARC 614503 / LI 263-23

https://youtu.be/9zLX4pe-Xs0

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