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Originally Posted by Louieman
What I mean is someone who would have the same impact as Jackie did for African-Americans. Yeah there are LGBT athletes, and none are being barred, but as someone who represents the community on the level that Jackie did, I don't think that person has really been in the public eye like that. Sure, Chelsea Baker would be great, or someone similar. And btw, yes LGBT athletes are not barred from sports, but the general culture of sports sure hasn't done much to encourage LGBT athletes
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Unfortunately, Michael Sam didn't work out. His draft reaction was pretty cool to see.
To add, no opinion on whether it compares to Jackie etc. Just commenting on someone who was a huge headliner for not only sports news, but national news.
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