Michael Sam came out as gay in an interview with Espn and The New York Times just months before he could be selected in the 2014 NFL draft in May.
Michael Sam Could Become First Openly Gay Player In NFL
Sam, a senior defensive lineman for the University of Missouri and an All-American, is expected to be in high demand come May. Should he be drafted, he will become the first openly gay professional football player in NFL history.
Sam, however, says that while he understands how historic his move to the NFL could be, he does not want to be remembered as “the gay athlete.” Instead, he would like to be judged as an athlete just like any other, especially going into the NFL draft. When asked about his potential place in history as the first openly gay player in the NFL, Sam replied that he doesn’t see himself that way.
Michael Sam Could Become First Openly Gay Player In NFL
Sam, a senior defensive lineman for the University of Missouri and an All-American, is expected to be in high demand come May. Should he be drafted, he will become the first openly gay professional football player in NFL history.
Sam, however, says that while he understands how historic his move to the NFL could be, he does not want to be remembered as “the gay athlete.” Instead, he would like to be judged as an athlete just like any other, especially going into the NFL draft. When asked about his potential place in history as the first openly gay player in the NFL, Sam replied that he doesn’t see himself that way.
- 2/10/2014
- Uinterview
Michael Sam came out as gay in an interview with Espn just months before he is set to participate in the NFL draft in May.
Michael Sam Could Become First Openly Gay Player In NFL
Sam, a senior defensive lineman for the University of Missouri and All-American, is expected to be in high demand come May. Should he be drafted, he will become the first openly gay professional football player in NFL history.
Sam, however, says that while he understands how historic his move to the NFL could be, he does not want to be remembered as “the gay athlete.” Instead, he would like to be judged as an athlete just like any other, especially going into the NFL draft. When asked about his potential place in history as the first openly gay player in the NFL, Sam replied that he doesn’t see himself that way.
“I don’t...
Michael Sam Could Become First Openly Gay Player In NFL
Sam, a senior defensive lineman for the University of Missouri and All-American, is expected to be in high demand come May. Should he be drafted, he will become the first openly gay professional football player in NFL history.
Sam, however, says that while he understands how historic his move to the NFL could be, he does not want to be remembered as “the gay athlete.” Instead, he would like to be judged as an athlete just like any other, especially going into the NFL draft. When asked about his potential place in history as the first openly gay player in the NFL, Sam replied that he doesn’t see himself that way.
“I don’t...
- 2/10/2014
- Uinterview
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