Tag: Detroit Tigers
Justin Verlander: Gay teammate would be welcomed by Tigers
In a wide-ranging interview with CNN, ace Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander said he and his Tigers teammates would welcome a gay player to the club.
Torii Hunter claims he was misquoted about having gay teammate
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.
Torii Hunter gay comment not winning him any fans
The athlete said he wouldn’t want an openly gay teammate around the clubhouse, and he blamed the teachings of Christianity for his intolerant views.