Β Jason Collins has become the first openly gay athlete to play in one of the “big four” major sports. Β Collins has been out since last year, but he is now actively playing on a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Β It’s a major step for gay rights acceptance, but is it also a bit of a one-up?
Β Michael Sam is still in college, but is likely a mid-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Β He came out to the world this year, although his team mates already knew it. Β And based on his stats, he’s an odds-on favorite to be the first openly gay active player in pro football. Β And while that’s going to be a remarkable achievement, it means he won’t be the first guy ever. Β And nobody remembers the “second guy in history”. Β So did Jason Collins steal Michael Sam’s thunder by coming out first?
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