Friday, October 30, 2015

The NFL Fined A Player For Wearing Purple Cleats To Raise Domestic Violence Awareness

“I think we all know why I wore the purple cleats.”

William Gay, a 30-year-old corner for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was fined $5,787 on Wednesday for violating the NFL's uniform rules.

William Gay, a 30-year-old corner for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was fined $5,787 on Wednesday for violating the NFL's uniform rules.

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According to ESPN, Gay was fined for wearing these purple cleats, which do not match the Steelers back and yellow uniforms.

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Gay wore purple to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, for which he is a vocal advocate. Gay has been personally affected by domestic violence as his mother was killed by his stepfather when he was 7.

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