National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame
The National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame is a hall of fame established in 2013 to honor LGBT and allied personalities, as well as organizations "whose achievements and efforts have enhanced sports and athletics for the gay and lesbian community". It was established shortly after Jason Collins became the first openly gay NBA player. It is located on the grounds of Center on Halsted in Chicago, Illinois.[1]
| Established | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, Illinois 60613 |
| Type | Sports |
| Number of inductees | 50 |
| Director | William Gubrud |
| Website | www |
2013 inductees
The 2013 induction class was announced on June 18, 2013, with a formal induction ceremony scheduled for August 2.[2] Those inducted were:[2]
- Brendon Ayanbadejo
- Anheuser-Busch
- Glenn Burke
- Ben Cohen
- Jason Collins
- Orlando Cruz
- Chicago Cubs
- Chuck Dima
- Justin Fashanu
- Federation of Gay Games
- Andrew Goldstein
- LZ Granderson
- International Gay Rodeo Association
- Christina Kahrl
- Billie Jean King
- Chris Kluwe
- Dave Kopay
- Greg Louganis
- Martina Navratilova
- Outsports.com
- Dave Pallone
- Jerry Pritikin
- Renée Richards
- Patty Sheehan
- Dr. Tom Waddell
- Johnny Weir
2014 inductees
The 2014 inductees included:[3]
2015 inductees
The 2015 inductees included:[4]
- Kye Allums
- Megan Rapinoe
- Robbie Rogers
- Dale Scott
- Roy Simmons
- Helen Hull Jacobs
- Chris Morgan
- Gene Dermody
- Roger Brigham
See also
- Homosexuality in sports
- List of LGBT sportspeople
- Principle 6 campaign
References
- Ellen Jean Hirst (May 1, 2013). "National gay athlete hall of fame launched in Chicago". Chicago Tribune.
- MATTHEW BREEN (2013-06-18). "National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame's Inaugural Class Announced". Out magazine.
- Cyd Zeigler (9 July 2014). "Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame welcomes 15 new inductees this week". Outsports.
- Jim Buzinski (27 July 2015). "9 inducted into National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame". Outsports.
External links
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