Derrick Gordon Comes Out: First Openly Gay DI Basketball Player’s Story

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April 9, 2014 2:40PM EDT

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UMass Gordon Basketball, Amherst, USA – 9 Apr 2014

UMass Gordon Basketball, Amherst, USA – 9 Apr 2014 — University of Massachusetts basketball guard Derrick Gordon, 22, faces reporters on the school’s campus, in Amherst, Mass. Gordon has become the first openly gay player in Division I men’s basketball
UMass Gordon Basketball, Amherst, USA – 9 Apr 2014

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2014 GLAAD Media Awards, New York, America – 03 May 2014

2014 GLAAD Media Awards, New York, America – 03 May 2014 — Derrick Gordon
2014 GLAAD Media Awards, New York, America – 03 May 2014

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BEast Seton Hall Villanova Basketball, New York, USA

BEast Seton Hall Villanova Basketball, New York, USA — Derrick Gordon Seton Hall’s Derrick Gordon (32) reacts after making a three point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova during the Big East men’s tournament, in New York. Seton Hall won 69-67
BEast Seton Hall Villanova Basketball, New York, USA

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BEast Seton Hall Villanova Basketball, New York, USA

BEast Seton Hall Villanova Basketball, New York, USA — Derrick Gordon Seton Hall’s Derrick Gordon (32) reacts after making a three point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova during the Big East men’s tournament, in New York. Seton Hall won 69-67
BEast Seton Hall Villanova Basketball, New York, USA

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BEast Seton Hall Villanova Basketball, New York, USA

BEast Seton Hall Villanova Basketball, New York, USA — Derrick Gordon Seton Hall’s Derrick Gordon (32) celebrates with teammates after Isaiah Whitehead (15) made the game winning shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova during the Big East men’s tournament, in New York. Seton Hall won 69-67
BEast Seton Hall Villanova Basketball, New York, USA

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NCAA Seton Hall Basketball, Denver, USA

NCAA Seton Hall Basketball, Denver, USA — Derrick Gordon Seton Hall guard Derrick Gordon uses his shirt to wipe off some sweat during practice for a first-round men’s college basketball game, in the NCAA Tournament in Denver. Seton Hall faces Gonzaga on Thursday
NCAA Seton Hall Basketball, Denver, USA

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2014 GLAAD Media Awards, New York, USA

2014 GLAAD Media Awards, New York, USA — Derrick Gordon attends the GLAAD Media Awards on in New York
2014 GLAAD Media Awards, New York, USA

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