Gayle Hatch (2012)
Louisiana Legends Gala
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2012-06-28
Duration: 00:09:56
Subjects: Hatch, Gayle | Sports | Olympic Games | Weight lifting
Contributors:
- Nickel, Jim Host
- Hatch, Peggy Interviewee
- Brown, Dale Interviewee
- Brian, Bret Interviewee
- Calandro, Tommy Interviewee
- Hatch, Gayle Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2012 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Gayle Hatch accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Hatch, who grew up in Baton Rouge, is a strength coach and weightlifting coach, who served as the head coach of the United States men’s weightlifting team at the 2004 Olympic Games. He was inducted into the inaugural class of the USA Strength and Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame. The profile includes interviews with: Peggy Hatch, his wife; Dale Brown, the former LSU Basketball Coach; Bret Brian, 1988 and 1992 Olympic weightlifter; and Tommy Calandro, 1984 Olympic weightlifter. Host: Jim Nickel