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Carl Nassib

Out Athlete Carl Nassib Makes History in Thrilling NFL Win

The history-making year of Carl Nassib just keeps getting better. As we reported earlier this year, the 6-foot-7, 275 pound Penn State grad become the first ever active NFL player to come out as gay this June. He soon shared how his teammates on the Las Vegas Raiders had been nothing but supportive.

Luke Prokop

First Active Player Under NHL Contract Comes Out As Gay

Just a month after Carl Nassib of the Las Vegas Raiders became the first active NFL player to come out of the closet, another major sports league can now join in the progress. In an Instagram post on Monday, National Hockey League prospect Luke Prokop came out as gay—the first active player under NHL contract to do so.

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