Why it’s such a big deal that the NFL’s Carl Nassib came out as gay

After Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib came out as gay, his jersey became a top-seller on Fanatics, an online sportswear retailer.
John Affleck is a Knight Chair in Sports Journalism and Society at Penn State.

After Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib came out as gay, his jersey became a top-seller on Fanatics, an online sportswear retailer.