When Washington Wizards player Jason Collins came out on the cover of this week’s Sports Illustrated magazine, he became the first openly gay pro athlete. Support has poured in from the president, Chelsea Clinton, fellow players and more. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports.April 30, 2013
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