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“Was it a risky move? Yes, but at that moment, the reason why I came out is I thought it wasn't going to be a big deal. Maybe I was naive. Maybe I thought it was 2014, and people will understand that there's gay NFL players. There's gay athletes everywhere. But I was clearly wrong. It was a huge deal.”

Quote by Michael Sam

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Michael Sam, born on January 7, 1990, is an American football player. He demonstrated exceptional athletic talent during his college years and became a backup player in the NFL. Sam is known for his tenacity and exceptional football skills. more

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