David Kopay’s nine-year NFL career comprised stints with the Redskins, Packers, Raiders, Lions and 49ers. He announced he was gay in 1975. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Brian Schwind played football, wrestled and swam in high school in Palo Cedro, Calif. Some teammates accepted him as gay, many did not. He recently graduated and hopes to play sports in college. (Robert Durell / LAT)
