XTRA!:
The world of professional football may still be very homophobic and there are no out gay professional players, but that’s changing, according to two Toronto Argonauts who have come out as allies, vowing to help change the culture from within.
And the timing couldn’t be more perfect. Right now, the eyes of the Canadian football world are on Toronto, which is hosting the 100th Grey Cup final next weekend. The home team will be in the finals if they win against the Montreal Allouettes Nov 18.
Xtra caught up with the Argos Nov 16 at a practice at the Roger’s Centre. Joe Eppele, the team’s offensive lineman, and wide receiver Mike Bradwell, say homophobia is still deeply embedded into the sport, but they think this is slowly changing.
“Statistically speaking, there are gay and lesbian athletes out there,” says Eppele, including on the Toronto Argonauts.
So, if a gay teammate was to come out, Eppele and Bradwell want them to know that they will be in their corner.
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