6 LGBTQ Icons That Totally Changed Sports History (via GlobalGrind)
It’s 2019, and there’s not one openly LGBTQ player in the NBA or NFL. But all of that may change starting today. Former Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Ryan Russell bravely came out as bisexual in a recent interview with ESPN.com. The 27-year old NFL vet said in the interview:
“My truth is that I’m a talented football player, a damn good writer, a loving son, an overbearing brother, a caring friend, a loyal lover, and a bisexual man. Out of love, admiration and respect, I want the next team to sign me valuing me for what I do and knowing who I truly am.” THE FIRST OPENLY LGBTQ+ NFL-PLAYER CAN WE GET AN AMEN— Jelle Verbeek August 29, 2019It’s unfortunate that acknowledging who you are takes an act of heroism.
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