Michael Sam

From QueerBio.com
Revision as of 19:14, 18 September 2015 by Msbcsds (Talk | contribs)

Jump to: navigation, search
Michael Sam

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1990 -

Occupation

Sports

Description

Former College football defensive player, University of Missouri (2009-2013). Publicly announced he was gay prior to the 2014 football draft - was drafted by the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League (NFL) in the seventh round, but did not make the team cut; subsequently spent time on the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad before being waived. Signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (2015), but left the team before his first appearance as a player. Subsequently announced he was leaving professional football and returning to college for his graduate degree. Named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2013) and a first-team all-SEC selection. Also named a first-team All-American.

Further Reading/Research


Share on Facebook