The surprising announcement that All-American defensive end Michael Sam (University of Missouri) is gay started making major national attention on Sunday evening. But in his local hometown of Hitchcock, family and friends were outwardly showing nothing but support and encouragement to a local son who may well open many doors of acceptance beyond just the NFL, where he is expected to be drafted. (Video: KRIV 26 News)
OTHER COVERAGE:
- Michael Sam’s family, friends show their support for his coming out (KHOU 11 News)
- Hitchcock students support openly-gay alum Sam in his bid for NFL career (KRIV 26 News)
