David Kopay and Jerry Smith: Former Pro NFL Gay Players

David Kopay. A gay athlete I admire a lot. Thanks David for coming out and for encouraging other gay athletes to come out too.

Update: In a 2014 ESPN documentary, David reveals that he had a one-night affair with fellow pro footballer Jerry Smith. Queerty tells us more about what happened:

Jeff Kagan, Hockey

Jeff Kagan founded the New York City Gay Hockey Association. More.

Matthew Mitcham Boyfriend, Sponsors, and Stuff

Australian diver Matthew Mitcham tells the Sydney Morning Herald that he is gay. Good for you Matthew. Thanks for coming out.

Update: Australian diver Matthew Mitcham who's very much in the news these days after he revealed that he is gay. Mitcham has a good shot of earning a medal in the Olympic Games in Beijing. Last May 11, he won in the 10-meter platform at the USA Diving Grand Prix in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. beating two top Chinese divers en route to victory.



Matthew Mitcham Boyfriend: For those of you wondering, Matthew Mitcham's boyfriend is Lachlan Fletcher. Here's a pic of the lovebirds:

You want another one, doncha?

Matthew Mitcham Sponsorships: He signed a one-year sponsorship deal with Telstra in 2009 and is the sports ambassador of Funky Trunks. Here are some of his Funky Trunk photos:

Oh myyyy!

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