Why it's such a big deal that the NFL's Carl Nassib came out as gay
- Written by: John Affleck, Knight Chair in Sports Journalism and Society, Penn State
After Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib came out as gay, his jersey became a top-seller on Fanatics, an online retailer of sportswear.Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesThe video was short and simple, but for America’s gay community it was a blockbuster event.
In an Instagram post, Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Carl Nassib announced...
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