The double life of a gay Dodger: What it was like to be a closeted gay pro athlete

[grandsalami]

The double life of a gay Dodger: What it was like to be a closeted gay pro athlete, 30 years before Jason Collins. http://t.co/QtVfJxBwEh

Really really good read. It's long but it's worth it

[redsoxknicks]

Thank you for posting. I am wondering who it is, and will have to read the article later.

[Wrigheyes4MVP]

This article about Puig?

[PraiseJesus]

Where does this stop?

Now everyone has to know your sexual preferences and accept it?

Who will be the first active pro athlete that has sex with animals? He will be very brave

It's really no ones business who you choose to have sex with

[ManRam]

It's really no ones business who you choose to have sex with

It shouldn't be. But apparently in many people's eyes, especially (and sadly) law makers, it is.

These first guys to come out and talk about it are getting attention for good reason. It might be annoying, but it's necessary. It's the first step towards creating an environment where people truly stop caring. We have a lot of people that are still actively speaking out on the side that will undoubtedly be on the wrong side of history. But they still exist, so it's still an issue.



Thanks for the share. Interesting read.

[metswon69]

Where does this stop?

Now everyone has to know your sexual preferences and accept it?

Who will be the first active pro athlete that has sex with animals? He will be very brave

It's really no ones business who you choose to have sex with

How many times do I have to see this parallel? Where is two consenting adults of the same sex who engage in a relationship anything like a person who engages in bestiality? I swear between this, the Michael Sam thread, and Jason Collins it really gets to be insane how often the two are linked.

If the guy can play, who gives a **** what his sexual preference is?

[theslick1]

How many times do I have to see this parallel? Where is two consenting adults of the same sex who engage in a relationship anything like a person who engages in bestiality? I swear between this, the Michael Sam thread, and Jason Collins it really gets to be insane how often the two are linked.

If the guy can play, who gives a **** what his sexual preference is?

Exactly. And even if he can't play, it's nobody's business what his sexual preference is.

For those not clicking through to read the article, it's about Glenn Burke, who passed away in 1995. Good read.

[Dugmet]

Thank you for posting. I am wondering who it is, and will have to read the article later.

Probably Glenn Burke.

[Dugmet]

Where does this stop?

Now everyone has to know your sexual preferences and accept it?

Who will be the first active pro athlete that has sex with animals? He will be very brave

It's really no ones business who you choose to have sex with

Um yeah it is. In some cases it is a crime.

[PraiseJesus]

How many times do I have to see this parallel? Where is two consenting adults of the same sex who engage in a relationship anything like a person who engages in bestiality? I swear between this, the Michael Sam thread, and Jason Collins it really gets to be insane how often the two are linked.

If the guy can play, who gives a **** what his sexual preference is?

Exactly. And even if he can't play, it's nobody's business what his sexual preference is.

For those not clicking through to read the article, it's about Glenn Burke, who passed away in 1995. Good read.

What about Polygamy? Or Bondage?

Why should anyone care who, when, or how you like to have sex?

It shouldnt matter and it certainly doesnt to me.

"So you like to have sex with men?" Congrats. IM gonna eat this sandwich

[metswon69]

What about Polygamy? Or Bondage?

Why should anyone care who, when, or how you like to have sex?

It shouldnt matter and it certainly doesnt to me.

"So you like to have sex with men?" Congrats. IM gonna eat this sandwich

Polygamy is illegal in most states but yes I agree with your overall point it shouldn't matter what his sexual preference as long as it's consensual and among adults. The reason why it's a big deal is because only now have athletes been willing to come out about their sexuality (Michael Sam, Jason Collins) in major sports and that should be commended given the male stereotypes that discourage that behavior and with a sizable portion of players who mock it privately in locker rooms.

Whatever the case is, hopefully 20-30 years from now when more players are confident there will be no backlash to being openly gay then it won't be a news story. Imo, it shouldn't be already.

[Jeffy25]

Where does this stop?

Now everyone has to know your sexual preferences and accept it?

Who will be the first active pro athlete that has sex with animals? He will be very brave

It's really no ones business who you choose to have sex with

It isn't anyone's business, but bestiality is a different issue than consensual sex between two humans

It's no one's damn business what others do in their personal lives.

[Wrigheyes4MVP]

It isn't anyone's business, but bestiality is a different issue than consensual sex between two humans

It's no one's damn business what others do in their personal lives.

I guess I'm not the only one put off by mentione of bestiality.

[Wrigheyes4MVP]

Umm so yeah, if a player openly came out with regard to having sex with animals it would be a huge freakin deal lol.

I wouldn't want someone like that on my team lol.... because having sex with animals is messed up.

[Dugmet]

What about Polygamy? Or Bondage?

Why should anyone care who, when, or how you like to have sex?

It shouldnt matter and it certainly doesnt to me.

"So you like to have sex with men?" Congrats. IM gonna eat this sandwich

How about children?