On Saturday, Helena Brewers outfielder David Denson made news as he became professional baseball’s first openly gay player and, like most of us, Darren Young didn’t know who Denson was until his story was told in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
But, it’s safe to say, Young is now a fan of the 20-year-old minor leaguer.
You see, two years ago to the day Denson’s story broke, Young (real name Frederick Rosser) outed himself as the WWE’s only openly gay Superstar. And on Monday, the current tag team champ took to the Twitters to show his support for Denson.
People who say it shouldn’t be a big deal that another major league athlete came out clearly have no understanding of what it (cont)1/1
— nodaysoff D-Young (@DarrenYoungWWE) August 17, 2015
(Cont 1/2) means to live life in secrecy and fear of disapproval. These guys risk losing their personal relationships and livelihood simply — nodaysoff D-Young (@DarrenYoungWWE) August 17, 2015
(Cont 1/3) by choosing to live truthfully! Don’t undermine the courage of gay athletes just because you have no idea what they have to go — nodaysoff D-Young (@DarrenYoungWWE) August 17, 2015
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(Cont 1/4) through in their daily lives. #blockthehate #spreadtheword #passalong
— nodaysoff D-Young (@DarrenYoungWWE) August 17, 2015
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I’m not sure yet what Denson’s revelation will mean for him or the game of baseball itself, but I know this…it’s gotta feel nice have Young in your corner.
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