50 Years, 50 Heroes: Robbie Rogers Honors David Kopay

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50 Years, 50 Heroes: Robbie Rogers Honors David Kopay
L.A. Galaxy soccer player Robbie Rogers honors the first openly gay NFL player, David Kopay, for The Advocate's 50th Anniversary.
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50 Years, 50 Heroes: Robbie Rogers Honors David Kopay

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50 Years, 50 Heroes: Robbie Rogers Honors David Kopay

L.A. Galaxy soccer player Robbie Rogers honors the first openly gay NFL player, David Kopay, for The Advocate's 50th Anniversary.

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