What were some of the positive outcomes, if any, of Justin Fashanu's decision to come out publicly? Did Justin Fashanu's story inspire other athletes in different sports to come out?

May 16, 1998 ... Britain's first openly gay footballer, Justin Fashanu hanged himself earlier this month in a garage in east London. His was a life full of contradictions. Jun 19, 2023 ... Justin Fashanu, just beginning to gain a reputation as a foremost talent in English football, scored the goal of the ... ... football. The Justin Campaign, Amal Fashanu's documentary and the Gay Footballers' Support Network have gone some way to changing that, but there's still a ... May 30, 2020 ... Justin Fashanu: the first openly gay black footballer in 1991. As the plight of the LGBTQ+ community evolves, stories like that of Justin's stand as a source ... May 4, 1998 ... The former footballer Justin Fashanu (37), who was found dead in east London at the weekend may have committed suicide, it emerged… ... The former ... Oct 17, 2008 ... Years ago a football player called Justin Fashanu came to play for Airdrie. The chant was: "He's black, he's gay, he plays for Air-di-ray ... On 22 October 1990, Justin Fashanu came out of the closet as the first openly gay professional football (soccer) player in the world. After learning that ... Jul 6, 2010 ... Justin Fashanu - not only the first openly gay footballer, but the first black player to command a £1 million transfer fee - committed suicide. Jun 30, 2022 ... It was 1981 when Fashanu became soccer's first £1m player, signing for Nottingham Forest after a pulsating and boisterous breakout with Norwich City. Justinus Soni Fashanu (1961–1998) ... Fashanu, Justinus Soni [Justin] (1961–1998), footballer, was born at Hackney Hospital, London, on 19 February 1961, the son ...