LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame
In 2013, the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame (formerly the National Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame) was established to honor exceptional members of the LGBTQ community who have made significant and lasting contributions to the world of athletics 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.
In 2025 it was announced that the Sports Equality Foundation has taken over responsibility for the renamed LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame and will oversee its operations moving forward.[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] 2015,[4] & 2025.
- Kye Allums, 2015
- John Amaechi, 2014
- Anheuser-Busch, 2013
- Brendon Ayanbadejo, 2013
- Billy Bean, 2014
- Mark Bingham, 2014
- Erik Braverman, 2025
- Roger Brigham, 2015
- Glenn Burke, 2013
- Ben Cohen, 2013
- Jason Collins, 2013
- Layshia Clarendon, 2025
- 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
- Pat Griffin, 2025
- 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
- Kirk Walker, 2025
- Johnny Weir, 2013
See also
References
- ^ Zeigler, Cyd. "LGBTQ Sports Hall Of Fame returns with a new slate of inductees". OutSports. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ a b MATTHEW BREEN (June 18, 2013). "National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame's Inaugural Class Announced". Out magazine.
- ^ Cyd Zeigler (July 9, 2014). "Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame welcomes 15 new inductees this week". Outsports.
- ^ Jim Buzinski (July 27, 2015). "9 inducted into National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame". Outsports.