National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame
| Established | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, Illinois 60613 |
| Type | Sports |
| Number of inductees | 50 |
| Director | William Gubrud |
| Website | www |
The National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame was 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]
Inductees
The 2013 induction class was announced on June 18, 2013, with a formal induction ceremony scheduled for August 2.[2] Inductees were brought in, in 2013,[2] 2014,[3] and 2015.[4]
- Kye Allums, 2015
- John Amaechi, 2014
- Anheuser-Busch, 2013
- Brendon Ayanbadejo, 2013
- Billy Bean, 2014
- Mark Bingham, 2014
- Roger Brigham, 2015
- Glenn Burke, 2013
- Ben Cohen, 2013
- Jason Collins, 2013
- Orlando Cruz, 2013
- Chicago Cubs, 2013
- Tom Daley, 2014
- Wade Davis, 2014
- Gene Dermody, 2015
- Chuck Dima, 2013
- Justin Fashanu, 2013
- Federation of Gay Games, 2013
- Fallon Fox, 2014
- Andrew Goldstein, 2013
- LZ Granderson, 2013
- Brittney Griner, 2014
- International Gay Rodeo Association, 2013
- Helen Hull Jacobs, 2015
- Christina Kahrl, 2013
- Billie Jean King, 2013
- Chris Kluwe, 2013
- Dave Kopay, 2013
- Greg Louganis, 2013
- Chris Morgan, 2015
- George Moscone, 2014
- Chris Mosier, 2014
- Martina Navratilova, 2013
- Nike, 2014
- Diana Nyad, 2014
- Outsports.com, 2013
- Dave Pallone, 2013
- Jerry Pritikin, 2013
- Megan Rapinoe, 2015
- Renée Richards, 2013
- Robbie Rogers, 2015
- Dale Scott, 2015
- Patty Sheehan, 2013
- Roy Simmons, 2015
- Jerry Smith, 2014
- Stand Up Foundation, 2014
- Gareth Thomas, 2014
- Esera Tuaolo, 2014
- Tom Waddell, 2013
- Johnny Weir, 2013
See also
References
- ^ Ellen Jean Hirst (May 1, 2013). "National gay athlete hall of fame launched in Chicago". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ a b 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.