National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame
| Established | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, Illinois 60613 |
| Type | Sports |
| Number of inductees | 17 |
| Director | Bill Gubrud |
| Website | www |
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 Jason Collins became the first openly gay NBA player. It is located on the grounds of Center on Halsted in Chicago, Illinois.
The 2013 induction class was announced on June 18, 2013, with a formal induction ceremony scheduled for August 2. Those inducted were:
The 2014 inductees included:
The 2015 inductees included:
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