From BBC News:
The founder of one of the first gay football teams [in the UK] said he was "pinching himself" after being appointed an MBE.
Londoner Aslie Pitter, 50, was recognised for helping to tackle homophobia after setting up London-based Stonewall FC almost 20 years ago.
He told the BBC it was nerve-racking being one of the first openly gay teams to "put our heads on the block" and start playing Sunday football.
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Gay football leader named Member of the Order of the British Empire
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