Detroit Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter, who created a firestorm over the weekend when he was quoted by the Los Angeles Times as saying it would be “difficult and uncomfortable” for him to have an openly gay teammate in the clubhouse, says that he was misquoted.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter, who created a firestorm over the weekend when he was quoted by the Los Angeles Times as saying it would be “difficult and uncomfortable” for him to have an openly gay teammate in the clubhouse, says that he was misquoted.
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Taking to Twitter on Monday, Hunter said:
I'm very disappointed in Kevin Baxter's article in which my quotes and feelings have been misrepresented. He (cont) http://t.co/q6wXbREJ
— Torii Hunter (@toriihunter48) December 31, 2012
“I’m very disappointed in Kevin Baxter’s article in which my quotes and feelings have been misrepresented. He took two completely separate quotes and made them into one quote that does not express how I feel as a Christian or a human being. I have love and respect for all human beings regardless of race, color or sexual orientation. I am not perfect and try hard to live the best life I can and treat all people with respect. If you know me you know that I am not anti anything and to be portrayed as anti-gay in this article is hurtful and just not true”
Photo By Brandonrush (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons
Photo Caption : Torii Hunter conversing with University of Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long prior to a basketball game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Michigan Wolverines
