Biographies and Articles Written About Him

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 11, 2023 ... the first openly gay professional men's footballer — one of England's most headline-grabbing stars of the 80s and 90s — ended his career playing ... Apr 28, 2022 ... There has still not been another openly gay Black footballer since Justin Fashanu. Twenty-four years on from his death, the one thing that resonates most ... Dec 2, 2022 ... The life of Justin Fashanu, the first footballer to come out as gay, and his brother John Fashanu, is to be turned into an ITV drama from BAFTA-nominated ... Mar 29, 2013 ... United States international Robbie Rogers said it was 'impossible' to remain in football after announcing he was gay. Justin Fashanu. Oct 22, 2020 ... Fashanu wrote in the book, “Stonewall 25”: “I felt angry at the waste of his life and guilty because I had not been able to help him. I wanted ... Feb 24, 2023 ... Justin Fashanu was the first professional footballer to come out out as gay. For LGBTQ+ History Month, we take a look at her legacy. Dec 2, 2022 ... Programme information reads: "In 1981, at 20 years old, Justin Fashanu signs to Nottingham Forest, becoming the first Black British footballer ... Feb 11, 2019 ... Justinus Soni "Justin" Fashanu, British Nigerian was a footballer who played for a variety of clubs between 1978 and 1997. Jun 26, 2023 ... this retelling of Fashanu's story will show you the power of authenticity and the need for tolerance and inclusion in sports—specifically ...