Biography - A Short Wiki
Check out the time and place of Michael Sam's birth and a lot of more information!
You might remember Michael Sam Jr, one of the most famous American former professional football player who got into headlines as he was the first openly gay player to be picked in the NFL draft. He also played one of the seasons for Montreal Alouettes in the CFL. He was the Defensive Player of the Year for Missouri, and he signed the deal with Montreal in 2015, and he was the first gay player to play in the CFL.
Career Highlights
Read about Michael Sam's career and accomplishments in the following section.
Sam then accepted the scholarship offer from the University of Missouri, and he attended this school from the year 2009 to 2013. He used to play for the Tigers, and in his first year, where he was able to compete in the Big 12 Conference.
Family and Personal Life
Below is a short description of Michael Sam's family situation. Check it out!
In 2014, Sam was interviewed on his coming out as till then no one else came out as a gay player in NFL. Sam also has seven other siblings, and he was born to JoAnn and Alan Sam, who parted away when Sam was young. His two brothers died, and two are in prison right now. He’s one of the sisters who died during infancy. Sam used to argue a lot of times when he talked about playing football, and he was the first member of the family to attend college.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | No |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | No |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | No |
| Civil Status | Single |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
All information you might be interested in can be found in the table below, for example, birthdate, birthplace, and more!
| Full/Real Name | Michael Alan Sam Jr. |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 33 years |
| Date of Birth | January 7, 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Galveston, Texas, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | N/A |
| Weight | 116 kg, 255.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $200 Thousand |
| Occupation | Professional Football Player |
Height, Weight, and Age
Michael Sam weighs 116 kg. Being born on January 7, 1990, translates to an age of 33 years as of todays date (July 18, 2023).
Quotes
If I want to kiss my boyfriend, I’m gonna kiss him. If they want to film it, that’s their problem. Don’t be mad at me for sharing a huge moment in my life with someone I love.
Michael Sam
I am an openly proud gay man.
Michael Sam
I’m not afraid to tell the world who I am. I’m Michael Sam: I’m a college graduate. I’m African American, and I’m gay. I’m comfortable in my skin.
Michael Sam
When I’m on the field, I really don’t focus on fans. I just focus on my responsibility, which is the guy right across from me.
Michael Sam
I can’t think, ‘Ah, that team should call me up.’ The only thing I can do is stay in shape and wait. You can only control what you can control.
Michael Sam
