The St. Louis rams made history today with the 249th pick when they selected Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam and made him the first openly gay player in the NFL. It’s a monumental moment in American history and it’s a moment that won’t soon be forgotten by anyone.
Fans on Twitter came out in droves to celebrate the moment, and for once twitter wasn’t an awful place to be.
Hey Michael Sam, go play ball kid
— scottzolak 🏈 (@scottzolak) May 10, 2014
I hope Michael Sam dominates in the NFL.
— Arrowhead Addict (@ArrowheadAddict) May 10, 2014
Congrats to Michael Sam the first openly gay player to be drafted in a major American sport.
— Nate Igor Smith (@drivenbyboredom) May 10, 2014
Michael Sam Drafted by St. Louis Rams!! #GayAthletes #NFL What a great day for LGBT people. Arkansas. Eurovision. Football.
— JoeMyGod (@JoeMyGod) May 10, 2014
I'm so happy for Michael Sam! Gonna have to show the STL Rams some love this season!
— Andy Garate (@newfoundandy) May 10, 2014