Out of Bounds: Coming out of Sexual Abuse, Addiction, and My Life of Lies in the NFL Closet (Paperback)
From Publishers Weekly
In 1992, on the Phil Donahue show, former NFL offensive lineman Roy Simmons let the world in on his secret: Simmons, a seven-year veteran of the NFL who had traded the gridiron for a crackpipe, was gay. Only the second NFL player to admit he was gay (a third, Esera Tuaolo, has since made the announcement), Simmons’s confession shocked the sports world. But it is what led up to that show that proves even more shocking. In this gritty, unflinching memoir, Simmons recounts how keeping his sexuality tucked tightly under his football pads steered him into a clandestine life filled with sex, drugs, sex, lies and sex. Unlike recently celebrated and bestselling rehab memoirs, Simmons’s story has no happy ending. Nor is there a happy beginning or happy middle. And be forewarned: Simmons pulls no punches in speaking directly (read: profanely) about his experiences-the sex is explicit and the drugs are rampant. Simmons has since become the only former NFL playe (more…)
3.0 out of 5 stars
Little about football, but a lot about addictive behavior
I found this book in my “to be read” pile from several years ago. How it managed to fall to the bottom (or pushed aside), I’m sure I don’t know.
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of the best book ..that even layed my hands on, buy it if you can …you will love it..
this is one of those book that after you read it ..that it just stay with you ..days, months , years later…it`s sad ,happy and funny, all at the same time..after time ..
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lust, Love & Lies
We truly take our hats off to Roy Simmons for his honesty in coming out about his addiction, sexual abuse and his life of love, lust and lies in the NFL closet.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hang on for this ride
If you think you are going to read a bio of an athlete, or a good gay nonfiction read, fasten your seat belt.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Sad tale of Deception
Mr. Simmons’s story is a cautionary tale of lies and deception. He is delusional about the lack of recovery and involves those who love him in his “quicksand of lies and…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Heavy Metal
I enjoyed this book from the point of view of a white football fan looking in from the outside on the experiences of a black brotha coping with the challenge of being gay.
5.0 out of 5 stars
my eyes were BUCK my mouth was OPEN!
its hard to write a review without giving away juicy details but his lifestyle was of the fu_king hook to say the least!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shocked
It was shocking to read some of the things this man went through. He lived his life with many ups and downs. From start to finish I was hooked! It’s a must have!
3.0 out of 5 stars
interesting Book
this Book is quite interesting because it goes into the Lockerroom&also life otuside. Roy Simmons speaks on his personal choices&other things that happen along the way until He…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Roy Simmons is a genuinely nice guy
I once had the pleasure of meeting Roy Simmons. And before you skeptics start to open your big mouths – no, I have nothing to gain from writing this review.