NFL player David Kopay was the first professional athlete to come out. His decision has been named the #1 event in LGBT sport history. Kopay came out after reading the wave of hate and denial in response to the Washington Star articles. He was a target of global hate and could not find work. His uncle finally hired him to sell flooring at Linoleum City in California.
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