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HAVERHILL — Joe Spero devoted 51 years to serving his city as a police officer, including working details during football games at the stadium on Lincoln Avenue.

his letter began this way. i'm a 34-year-old nba center. i'm black. and i'm gay." with that, jason collins of the odshington wizards today became the first active player in one of the big four sports to come out. hllins said he didn't set out to be first but added, "i'm happy to start the conversation." and we have learned it was a tonversation joined almost obamaately by president obama who phoned collins today to congratulate him. we ask ben tracy to tell us about what may bturning point for american sports. >> reporter: the 12-year nba veteran says the toughest part of his career ...