2007-01-28 15:37:03 · 17 answers · asked by Buda B 3 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
David Kopay.
From Wikipedia:
(born June 28, 1942) is a former American football player who was one of the first professional athletes to come out as gay.
Kopay was born in Chicago and attended Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California. He entered the University of Washington in 1961 and became an All-American running back in his senior year. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers. He played pro football from 1964 to 1972. After he retired from the NFL, he was considered a top contender for coaching positions, but was snubbed by professional and college teams because of his sexual orientation. He eventually took over the family business selling and installing floor coverings in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. He is also a board member of the Gay and Lesbian Athletics Foundation.
His biography, The David Kopay Story, written with Perry Dean Young, offers insights into the sexual proclivities of heterosexual football players and their homophobia. In 1986, Kopay also revealed his brief affair with Jerry Smith (1943-1986) who played for the Washington Redskins from 1965-1977.
Since Kopay, only two additional former NFL Players have come out as gay, Roy Simmons in 1992, and Esera Tuaolo in 2002.
2007-01-28 15:44:36 · answer #1 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Yes....several that have come out....Jackie Smith, an end for the cowboys among others. Dave Kopay played for the 49ers back in the 70's. And a defensive lineman from the packers, Esera Tuaolo. He only came out in the past two or three years. Those are all I can think of now.
2007-01-28 21:34:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kordell Stewart
2007-01-28 15:40:25 · answer #3 · answered by quagmayer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you didn't ask for specifics, I will answer your 1 question with 3 questions of my own....
Has there ever been a Catholic Priest?
How about a Jewish Rabbi?
Possibly a Islamic Clearic?
Yes to all 4 questions my man.
2007-01-28 15:43:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Terrel Owens acused Jeff Garcia of being gay when they were both with the niners
2007-01-29 01:33:01 · answer #5 · answered by So Cal Cory 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
Former Vikings & Falcons Lineman
Esera Tuaolo
There are more,but its not documented.
2007-01-28 15:59:38 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Ackmadia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's my opinion that Terrel Owens is a closet gay, self loather. And his misbehavior is his way of compensating.
2007-01-28 17:02:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jackie Smith, a TE with the Cardinals and he dropped a pass in the Super bowl for the Cowboys.
I don't know if any were "out" DURING their career, though.
2007-01-28 16:17:21 · answer #8 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there have been many, they also talk to rookies about coming out(or not) and how it impacts their career before they get drafted(or after) I don't remember.
2007-01-28 15:49:21 · answer #9 · answered by sdchaldo27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rex Grossman
2007-01-28 15:41:55 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. Hole In One 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋