What is Tom Waddell's full name?
Thomas Joseph Michael Flubacher
Tom Waddell date of birth:
November 1, 1937
How old was Tom Waddell when died?
49
Where was Tom Waddell born?
Paterson, New Jersey, USA
When did Tom Waddell die?
July 11, 1987
Where did Tom Waddell die?
San Francisco, California, USA
Why did Tom Waddell die?
Aids (related pneumocystis carinii pneumonia)
Is Tom Waddell gay or straight?
Gay
What is Tom Waddell nationality?
American
What is Tom Waddell's occupation?
Olympic decathlete and physician
Tom Waddell claim to fame:
Founder of the Gay Olympics (aka Gay Games) (1982); He and his boyfriend were the gay couple to appear on the cover of a major, national magazine; Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (documentary film)
Short Biography
Dr. Tom Waddell (November 1, 1937 - July 11, 1987) was a gay American sportsman and competitor at the 1968 Summer Olympics who founded the Gay Olympics in 1982 in San Francisco. The international sporting event was later renamed the Gay Games after the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) sued Waddell for using the word "Olympic" in the original name. The Gay Games are held every four years.