I have always been a big fan of running back Ricky Williams (now with the Miami Dolphins) for years since he thanked all his fans “straight or gay” during an interview. He posed for a famous ESPN the Magazine cover when he was drafted by coach Mike Ditka of the New Orleans Saints wearing a wedding dress.
In the upcoming issue of Playboy, Williams said wearing the dress was his idea and goes back to being a ninth-grader.
“In 9th grade, I dressed as a cheerleader on Halloween. It was my idea to wear the wedding dress. I didn’t think it would offend anyone. I just wanted to show my relationship with Ditka. I was looking at myself, not as a football player, but as an open, interesting person. The reaction from reporters and fans was shocking. I didn’t see why it was such a big deal for a football player not to be afraid to be in touch with that side of himself. It doesn’t make sense that a football player is supposed to be fearless but should be afraid to be in touch with his feminine side.”
How cool is that? An active NFL player discussing his feminine side. After his absence from the NFL for pot smoking, Williams has been reborn on a Dolphins team that is 5-4. He is averaging 4.4 yards a carry and has three touchdowns, including a 51-yarder last week. Here’s hoping he keeps on scoring and stays in touch with his feminine side.
Hat tip to Deadspin.
on Nov 13th, 2008 at 9:18 PM
That dress really shows off his rack!
on Nov 15th, 2008 at 12:58 AM
Great pic. Rick the
Dick
on Nov 15th, 2008 at 11:46 PM
This oh so thankfully proves once again that there are superbly physically developed athletes in this world who also have superbly developed brains in which reside uniquely personal minds. Mr Williams, sir, kudos to you for continuing your lifelong dedication to being all that you can be, and without the enforced discipline of the US Army, similarly noble as that may have been! Keep up the complexity of outwitting the pigeon-holers, good guy. My only concern is that you try as hard as possible to resist strapping onto your ankles those 50-pound lead weights that accompany excess ganja use, okay? Best of luck always to your talented & dedicated self!
on Nov 22nd, 2008 at 9:47 AM
He’s an idiot.
on Apr 3rd, 2009 at 3:46 PM