The Inspiring Story of Secretly Gay Footballer Tony Powell

The inspiring tale of a former Norwich defender's decades-long struggle to be true to himself as a gay man in 1970s England. A must-read story of courage and resilience.

In a powerful story of resilience and self-acceptance, former Norwich defender Tony Powell opens up about his lifelong journey as a secretly gay professional footballer in 1970s England. Now 78 and living in Los Angeles, Powell's story is a testament to the challenges LGBTQ individuals have faced in the sporting world, and the courage required to live authentically.

Powell, who was named Norwich's player of the season in 1979, has spent decades grappling with the need to hide his true identity. As he reveals,

The Extraordinary Story of Secretly Gay Footballer Tony Powell

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