Rest In Peace," the band announced on their official Twitter account. "With a heavy heart, we are saddened to hear about the passing of #Dean Artist and part of the Dean family, Leslie West. He was 75.ĭean Guitars confirmed his death in a statement on Twitter. Mountain co-founder and guitarist West died on Dec. 34 jersey in 1984 - when Niekro started a brief stint with the New York Yankees - and the star was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 1999. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Nancy, sons Philip, John and Michael and his two grandchildren Chase and Emma."Ī beloved player, Niekro spent 21 years of his 24-year career in the majors with the Braves, during which time he helped the team win their first division title since relocating from Milwaukee and pitched the franchise's 12th no-hitter in 1973.Īs a sign of respect, the team retired his No. "We will forever be grateful for having him be such an important part of our organization. "We are heartbroken on the passing of our treasured friend," the Braves said in a statement. 26 in his sleep following a "long battle with cancer," the team announced in a statement the following day. 8, 2022, to reflect Carl Nassib made the Tampa Bay roster.Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Phil Niekro, known for his trademark knuckleball died at 81. (This story first ran in 2019 and is updated when new players come out. In August, Carl Nassib signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In June, Carl Nassib of the Raiders came out as gay. The star of “The Bachelor” said he has been struggling with his sexuality his whole life. In April, Colton Underwood came out publicly. Jenkins is gay and this was the the first time he widely discussed his sexual orientation. In October, Martin Jenkins, a former defensive back for the Seattle Seahawks, was nominated to the California Supreme Court. Also on the Cowboys practice squad.Ĭolton Underwood (2014-20): Tight end had preseason or practice squad stints with the Chargers, Eagles and Raiders. Michael Sam (2014): Defensive end with the Rams.
Martin Jenkins (1977): Defensive back with the Seahawks.īrad Thorson (2011): Offensive lineman with the Cardinals. Wade Davis (2000-03): Wide receiver with the Titans, Seahawks and Washington.ĭorien Bryant (2008): Wide receiver with the Steelers. Ryan O’Callaghan, right, with Tom Brady during O’Callaghan’s time with the New England Patriots. Identifies as bisexual.Ĭarl Nassib (2016-present): Defensive lineman with the Browns, Buccaneers and Raiders. Ryan Russell (2015-17, spent 2018 in Bills camp): Defensive lineman with the Buccaneers and Cowboys. Ryan O’Callaghan (2006-11): Offensive lineman with the Patriots and Chiefs. Kwame Harris (2003-08): Offensive lineman with the 49ers and Raiders. Jeff Rohrer (1982-89): Linebacker with the Dallas Cowboys.Įsera Tuaolo (1991-99: Defensive tackle with the Packers, Vikings, Jaguars, Falcons and Panthers. Roy Simmons (1979-83): Offensive lineman with the Giants and Redskins. Ray McDonald (1967-68): Running back with Washington.
The NFL Network produced a documentary on Smith being gay. Jerry Smith (1965-77): Tight end with Washington. Denver Post via Getty Images Played in a regular season gameĭave Kopay (1964-72): Running back with the 49ers, Lions, Washington, Saints, and Packers. Here is the list of football players in the NFL who have come out: Dave Kopay, shown in 1977, played for nine seasons in the NFL. “There’s a few of us that paved the way and it makes me incredibly happy,” Kopay said about Nassib playing in the regular season.ĭespite their small numbers, these 16 are trailblazers and have inspired many LGBTQ people in sports and every walk of life, so they are to be applauded. Dave Kopay was the first player to come out, in 1975, three years after retiring after a nine-year career. Over the years, Outsports has known of a few other players who are gay but have never come out, even when retired. To only have 16 out players among the thousands who have been on preseason, practice squad or regular season NFL rosters (23,000 and counting in a survey done in 2014) is barely a blip and shows the stigma that still surrounds people who play football. Nassib is on the team’s roster for 2022 and will be part of Tampa’s defensive line rotation. 15, 2022, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team he played for in 20. After being cut by the Raiders following the 2021 season, Nassib signed on Aug. 16 and the first one to come out as gay while on an active roster. The NFL has played for more than 100 years and there have been 16 gay or bi players to come out publicly.Ĭarl Nassib is No.
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