2014 ESPYS: Michael Sam Timeline
Drafted
When Michael Sam answered the phone and heard the voice of Rams coach Jeff Fisher, he knew what it meant. The expression on his face and the sight of his tears told the world what it meant to him. And yes, his boyfriend was with him to share the moment.
Sam might have been the 249th pick of the draft, but it prompted a White House news release.
"The President congratulates Michael Sam, the Rams and the NFL for taking an important step forward today in our Nation's journey," President Barack Obama said. "From the playing field to the corporate boardroom, LGBT Americans prove everyday that you should be judged by what you do and not who you are."
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