Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe is an advocate for gay rights . Pro athletes , however , usually do n't take a strong position on the issue . Outspoken sports stars like Jordan , Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson are rare . For refusing to enlist , Ali was arrested , fined and stripped of his title , and for more than three years he could not box in any state in the U.S . Kluwe : ` ` It should n't be news when someone speaks out for equality ''
Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe is an advocate for gay rights . Pro athletes , however , usually do n't take a strong position on the issue . Outspoken sports stars like Jordan , Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson are rare . Kluwe : ` ` It should n't be news when someone speaks out for equality ''