Former Washington Redskins tight end Jerry Smith found his calling on the football field, but it was not an easy life. See how a closeted gay man became a dominant tight end in an intolerant era.

When former Washington Redskins tight end Jerry Smith retired, he moved to Texas and opened up a gay bar. Later he was diagnosed with HIV, and passed away at the age of 43. 'A Football Life ...

And “America’s Team” owner Jerry Jones is one of the reasons why. This was destined to be an emotional day for myriad reasons ...