The world of pro sports is notoriously unwelcoming to out athletes, one of the last bastions of homophobia. From hate-filled fans to teammates who won’t share the showers to bigoted sportscasters, the toxic environment can ruin a career or even end a life. But at the vanguard of a move to change that is a small band of straight sports stars who have stood up for fairness and tolerance, shoulder-to-shoulder with their LGBT peers. Here, we salute them.
Michael Irvin: The Playmaker Preaches
Ben Cohen: Action Man
Interview with Ben Cohen
Hudson Taylor: Mission Possible
Interview with Hudson Taylor
Mike Chabala: The Equalizer
Nick Youngquest: Full Exposure
Michael Irvin: The Playmaker Preaches
Ben Cohen: Action Man
Interview with Ben Cohen
Hudson Taylor: Mission Possible
Interview with Hudson Taylor
Mike Chabala: The Equalizer
Nick Youngquest: Full Exposure
