Harry Styles Supports Openly Gay Football Player Michael Sam

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So cool! Harry was photographed wearing a Michael Sam Rams jersey while performing with One Direction at St. Louis’ Edward Jones Dome on Aug. 27. See the pic.

Harry Styles, 20, made a pretty big statement by wearing a Michael Sam jersey at a concert in St. Louis, the city where the 24-year-old openly gay footballer plays, on Aug. 27. He’s clearly a big supporter of the LGBT community!

Harry Styles Wears Michael Sam Jersey — One Direction-er Supports Gay Football Player

The sign of support coincided with Michael surviving the first round of NFL roster cuts, according to Huffington Post.

Michael, who is the first openly gay man drafted into the NFL, and the St. Louis Rams both thanked Harry on Twitter for showing his support.

@Harry_Styles thank you for your support!!! #RamNation

— Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) August 28, 2014

Check out @onedirection‘s @Harry_Styles rocking a @MichaelSamNFL #Rams jersey at the Edward Jones Dome last night. pic.twitter.com/jgqK75MzNC

— St. Louis Rams (@STLouisRams) August 28, 2014

This isn’t the first time Harry has used his celebrity status to show support for the LGBT community, Huffington Post also states. Recently, the One Direction singer recorded a video wishing the London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard a happy birthday!

Michael Sam Jersey: Sales Boost After Harry Styles Photo?

Michael’s jersey is the number-one selling jersey among 2014 rookies, MTV News claims. Now that Harry has worn it, we’re going to assume the 96 Rams jersey has — or will be getting — another sales boost.

We know how intense those Directioners can be!

HollywoodLifers, isn’t Harry so cool? How do you feel after seeing the One Direction-er support Michael Sam on stage? Tell us!

— Chris Rogers
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