Coming Out: 50-Plus Gay Athletes Who Have Broken Boundaries
John Fashanu
When Justin Fashanu, soccer’s first openly-gay athlete, took his own life, his brother John was filled with regret. When Justin came out, John was very unsupportive and discredited him as being a straight man looking for attention.
People make mistakes all the time, and John was probably too confused about what being gay meant back in the ’90s. It’s a good thing people can change and forgive themselves, as everyone deserves a second chance. Just like his brother Justin, John was a pretty good striker with a great goal record.
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