Jason Collins is the first openly gay player in major U.S. sport history . The former NFL star was born with a condition that left him unable to walk and talk until he was 8 years old. ` He is one of a group of high-profile athletes to have come out in recent times . Robbie Rogers announced he was gay last year , Michael Sam recently came out .
Jason Collins is the first openly gay player in major U.S. sport history . The former NFL star was born with a condition that left him unable to walk and talk until he was 8 years old. He is one of a group of high-profile athletes to have come out in recent times . Robbie Rogers announced he was gay last year , Michael Sam recently came out .