Administrators FlyJ Posted May 13, 2014 Administrators Share Posted May 13, 2014 Saturday’s selection made Sam the first openly gay player to be drafted into the league and prompted celebrations at gay bars stretching from Los Angeles to Queens. Michael Sam’s history-making night was sealed with a kiss. The St. Louis Rams selected Sam in the seventh round of the NFL draft Saturday — making him the first openly gay player to be drafted into the league. Cameras were rolling as Sam, after learning the news, broke down in tears and planted one on the mouth of his boyfriend. The unscripted embrace sent social media abuzz and capped a historic night for the NFL. “Thank you to the St. Louis Rams and the whole city of St. Louis,” Sam tweeted afterward. “I’m using every [ounce] of this to achieve greatness!!” The Rams’ selection of Sam as the 249th overall pick prompted celebrations at gay bars stretching from the city of Angels to the borough of Queens. “He wasn't picked because he’s gay; he was picked because he has talent,” said Jordan Willard, 32, who was celebrating Sam’s achievement at the Pride Restaurant Lounge in Forest Hills. “I think with him coming out and now being drafted as an openly gay player, he’s going to show gay youth it’s okay to be comfortable in your own skin and aspire to what you want to be.” The NFL’s giant leap forward set off celebrations in the heart of Greenwich Village. “My phone was blowing up with text messages,” said Gary Shackleford, 29, speaking inside the famed Stonewall Inn. Source http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvY7KNLz0f4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iris Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Watched him grab his bf..kissing him mmmuah mmmuah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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