What does being a
Hall of Famer mean to you?
Being a Hall of Famer to me means that everything we hoped
we could achieve from Gay Bowl I has happened. We have grown from a few teams
getting together to play football to where we’ve had so many amazing
contributors that we have a Hall of Fame. In a speech at Gay Bowl II in San
Francisco, I challenged everyone in attendance to keep making each tournament
better than the last. Everyone delivered! Being a Hall of Famer means everything
to me!
What made you decide
to “come out and play” in the NGFFL?
When I came out in high school I wanted to find my
community. After graduating, I had no outlet for football. I found a group of
guys who were playing at a local park (Dolores Park) not far from the Castro in
San Francisco. Through Outsports we were able to connect with Jim Buzinski and
organize a small tournament in Los Angeles, which eventually became Gay Bowl I.
What is your favorite
NGFFL memory so far?
My favorite memory so far was walking out onto the fields at
Gay Bowl II in San Francisco. We had grown from 3 teams to 6. It was amazing to
see all the players from LGBT communities across the country. It felt great to
find others like me, and I no longer felt alone.
Given
the mission/vision of NGFFL: “To proudly foster community, camaraderie,
and inclusivity by providing opportunities to engage in competition through
flag football” – how do you plan to use your new moniker as Hall of Famer to
embody this mission/vision?
I plan to continue fostering flag football in our community.
It hasn’t always been easy, but I’ve never given up providing a safe space for
others in our community to play and meet new people through flag football.
Do you have any
advice for new players?
Keep our community growing! It should never end with you.
Find ways to help your local leagues and communities. Once you start playing,
find ways you can help off the field. This community cannot grow without you!
Team Swift, Team
Perry or Queen Bey – and why?
*Picks up phone and dials the Beygency* ma’am
someone is trying to dethrone you.
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