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.
Inductees The 2013 induction class was announced on June 18, 2013, with a formal induction ceremony scheduled for August 2. Inductees were brought in in 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2025.
Kye Allums, 2015 John Amaechi, 2014 Anheuser-Busch, 2013 Brendon Ayanbadejo, 2013 Schuyler Bailar, 2025 Billy Bean, 2014 Mark Bingham, 2014 Sue Bird, 2025 Maybelle Blair, 2026 Erik Braverman, 2025 Roger Brigham, 2015 Glenn Burke, 2013 Helen Carrol, 2025 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 William "Bill" Gubrud, 2025 International Gay Rodeo Association, 2013 Nikki Hiltz, 2026 Helen Hull Jacobs, 2015 Christina Kahrl, 2013 William (Bill) Kennedy, 2026 Billie Jean King, 2013 Chris Kluwe, 2013 Phiadra Knight, 2026 Dave Kopay, 2013 Greg Louganis, 2013 Chris Morgan, 2015 George Moscone, 2014 Chris Mosier, 2014 Carl Nassib, 2025 Martina Navratilova, 2013 Anthony Nicodemo, 2026 Nike, 2014 Diana Nyad, 2014 Ryan O'Callaghan, 2026 Outsports.com, 2013 Dave Pallone, 2013 Violet Palmer, 2025 Jerry Pritikin, 2013 Sue Rankin, 2025 Megan Rapinoe, 2015 Renée Richards, 2013 Robin Roberts, 2026 Robbie Rogers, 2015 Dale Scott, 2015 Patty Sheehan, 2013 Roy Simmons, 2015 Jerry Smith, 2014 Diana Taurasi, 2025 Stand Up Foundation, 2014 Gareth Thomas, 2014 Esera Tuaolo, 2014 Tom Waddell, 2013 Kirk Walker, 2025 Rick Welts, 2026 Johnny Weir, 2013 Sue Wicks, 2026 Dan Woog, 2026
See also Homosexuality in sports List of LGBT sportspeople Principle 6 campaign
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