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“I was playing video games LONG before I ever thought about playing football. If it wasn't for my parents making sure that I got outside every now and then as a child, I probably would've pursued some sort of tech path.”

Quote by Chris Kluwe

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Chris Kluwe (born December 24, 1981) is a former American football player who served as a punter in the NFL, notably for the Minnesota Vikings. Beyond his football career, Kluwe gained recognition for his advocacy of LGBTQ+ rights, becoming one of the first active NFL players to publicly support same-sex marriage. He has continued his activism through writing and public speaking after retiring from professional football. more

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