Michael Sam
Michael Sam is a former American football player who gained national attention when he became the first openly gay player to be drafted by an NFL team in 2014. Although he did not have a lengthy career in the league, his courage to come out helped pave the way for greater acceptance of LGBTQ+ athletes in professional sports.
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Michael Sam was the first openly gay player drafted in the NFL.
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