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Jason Collins Is First Openly Gay Athlete In Major U.S. Pro League

2/23/2014

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Via Twitter: Jason Collins signs his historic contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
Jason Collins will be the answer to many trivia questions for decades to come. Tonight, he became the first openly gay athlete to play in any of the four major U.S. pro leagues. 

The likes of John Amaechi and Robbie Rogers have helped pave the way for this moment to finally happen. There’s also been countless straight allies who took up the cause of ensuring we, as a society, challenge the way we view sport, sexuality, and masculinity.

Michael Sam will soon follow in Collins’ footsteps, and then many more. Tonight was a historic and crucial first step to realizing a more inclusive society. 

Also, check out Dave Zirin’s thoughts over at The Nation.


Watch below as Collins enters the Lakers-Nets game. 
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3/5/2020 02:22:52 am

Our society is being changed positively and participation of a gay individual Jason Collins in one of the major US Pro leagues is just a prove of it. Our society has just begun to accept such things which is a very good sign.

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