In what was a historic move, the...

In what was a historic move, the St. Louis Rams drafted Michael Sam from the University of Missouri to make him the first openly gay athlete

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In what was a historic move, the St. Louis Rams drafted Michael Sam from the University of Missouri to make him the first openly gay athlete to be drafted by an NFL team. If that wasn't emotional enough, the normally reserved and calm Sam let his wall down as soon as the Rams called him to tel him the news. Relive the moment in its entirety over at Deadspin. http://deadsp.in/1nBSwOT