The National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame has been established to honor individuals and organizations whose achievements and efforts have enhanced the fields of sports and athletics for the gay and lesbian community.
The National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame, a 501 (c)(3) organization based in Chicago, will recognize those who have stood up to stereotypes and worked to break down the walls of differences to bring people together for the good of the games, according to the group's executive director, Bill Gubrud.
The National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame Board is proud to announce our choices for the first induction class. Inductees include, Glenn Burke, Christina Kahrl, Renee Richards, Martina Navratilova, Greg Louganis, Billie Jean King, Jason Collins, LZ Granderson, Dr. Tom Waddell, Orlando Cruz, Andrew Goldstein, Ben Cohen, Jerry Pritikin, Chicago Cubs, Outsports.com, International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA) and Anheuser-Busch. We are accepting nominations until July 1st at www.gayandlesbiansports.com .
The induction of the first honorees will happen on August 2, 2013 through a ceremony at the Center on Halsted in conjunction with Out at Wrigley on August 3, 2013 — the nation's largest "Gay Day" at a major league sporting event. Tickets for the induction ceremony will go on sale June 17th.
The Hall of Fame's official website, will feature additional information about the organization, nomination forms, and upcoming events. Commentary related to the organization's mission, along with news, links can also be found on the website.