Sean Avery
Former NHL player, LGBTQ+ activist
Sean Avery is a former professional ice hockey player. During his career in the National Hockey League (NHL), he played left wing for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars and New York Rangers. He gained recognition for his agitating playing style and controversial behavior both on and off the ice. After retiring in 2012, Avery began working at Lipman, an advertising and creative agency in New York City. In May 2011, Avery recorded a video for the New Yorkers for Marriage Equality campaign, in support of same-sex marriage. Avery was believed to be the first athlete in New York to publicly voice his support for same-sex marriage. In May 2012, Avery joined the board of directors of Athlete Ally, a nonprofit organization focused on ending homophobia and trans-phobia in sports by educating those in the athletic community and empowering them to take a stand against prejudice. His book, Offside: My Life Crossing the Line was published in September, 2018.
Mr. Avery was hosted by The Common Good in 2011: Summer Cocktail Party with Manhattan Magazine - August 3, 2011.
Twitter: @imseanavery
