How's this for support?

The Red Sox sent out the following tweet at 10:34 this morning

We salute you, @jasoncollins34 for your courage and leadership. Any time you want to throw out a first pitch at Fenway Park, let us know.

 

Jason Collins who used to play for the Celtics announced the fact that he was gay, and became the first openly gay athlete in football, basketball, baseball and hockey. Collins is a free agent going into the 2013-14 season.

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