National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame
| Established | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, Illinois 60613 |
| Type | Sports |
| Number of inductees | 17 |
| Director | Bill Gubrud |
| Website |
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The National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame is a hall of fame established in 2013 to honor LGBT and allied personalities and organizations "whose achievements and efforts have enhanced sports and athletics for the gay and lesbian community". It was established shortly after NBA player Jason Collins became the first male sports player in any of the major North American leagues to come out as gay while simultaneously remaining a team member. It is located on the grounds of Center on Halsted in Chicago, Illinois.[1]
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:[3]
- Anheuser-Busch
- Glenn Burke
- Ben Cohen
- Jason Collins
- Orlando Cruz
- Chicago Cubs
- Andrew Goldstein
- LZ Granderson
- International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA)
- Christina Kahrl
- Billie Jean King
- Greg Louganis
- Martina Navratilova
- Outsports.com
- Jerry Pritikin
- Renée Richards
- Dr. Tom Waddell
2014 inductees
The 2014 inductees included:[4]
- John Amaechi
- Billy Bean
- Mark Bingham
- Tom Daley
- Wade Davis
- Fallon Fox
- Brittney Griner
- George Moscone
- Chris Mosier
- Nike
- Diana Nyad
- Jerry Smith
- Stand Up Foundation
- Gareth Thomas
- Esera Tuaolo
See also
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.
- ↑ MATTHEW BREEN (2013-06-18). "National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame’s Inaugural Class Announced". Out magazine.
- ↑ http://www.outsports.com/2014/7/9/5883239/gay-and-lesbian-sports-hall-of-fame-2014