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“Being gay has nothing to do with the three gold medals or the three MVPs or the four championships I've won. I'm still the same person. I'm Sheryl.”

Quote by Sheryl Swoopes

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Sheryl Swoopes is an outstanding basketball player, born on March 25, 1971. Her exceptional performance in basketball made her the first female player in NBA history and won numerous championships and honors. more

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