SettingsLGBT sportspeople from the United States
Alissa Wykes
Alissa Wykes is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Liberty Belles of the Independent Women's Football League.
Alissa Wykes is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Liberty Belles of the Independent Women's Football League.
Andrew Goldstein
Andrew Scott Goldstein is the first American male team-sport professional athlete to be openly gay during his playing career.
Andrew Scott Goldstein is the first American male team-sport professional athlete to be openly gay during his playing career.
Ann Wolfe
Ann Wolfe (born January 17, 1971) is a female boxer who held world titles in four different weight classes simultaneously.
Ann Wolfe (born January 17, 1971) is a female boxer who held world titles in four different weight classes simultaneously.
Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King (née Moffitt; born November 22, 1943) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
Billie Jean King (née Moffitt; born November 22, 1943) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
Billy Bean
William Daro "Billy" Bean is a former Major League Baseball player who made news in 1999 when he made his homosexuality public.
William Daro "Billy" Bean is a former Major League Baseball player who made news in 1999 when he made his homosexuality public.
Bob Paris
Bob Paris (born Robert Clark Paris on December 14, 1959) is a writer, actor, public speaker, civil rights activist and former professional bodybuilder.
Bob Paris (born Robert Clark Paris on December 14, 1959) is a writer, actor, public speaker, civil rights activist and former professional bodybuilder.
Brendan Burke
Brendan Gilmore Burke was an athlete and student manager at Miami University for the RedHawks men's ice hockey team.
Brendan Gilmore Burke was an athlete and student manager at Miami University for the RedHawks men's ice hockey team.
Brian Sims
Brian K. Sims is an advocate, policy attorney and national speaker, most notably on issues pertaining to LGBT Equality.
Brian K. Sims is an advocate, policy attorney and national speaker, most notably on issues pertaining to LGBT Equality.
Bruce Hayes (swimmer)
Lawrence ("Bruce") Hayes (born March 8, 1963) is a retired American freestyle and individual medley swimmer in the early 1980s.
Lawrence ("Bruce") Hayes (born March 8, 1963) is a retired American freestyle and individual medley swimmer in the early 1980s.
Chris Kanyon
Christopher Klucsarits was an American professional wrestler, best known for his work in World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation, under the ring names Chris Kanyon ...
Christopher Klucsarits was an American professional wrestler, best known for his work in World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation, under the ring names Chris Kanyon ...
Cyd Zeigler, Jr.
Cyd Zeigler Jr is a commentator and author in the field of sexuality and sports.
Cyd Zeigler Jr is a commentator and author in the field of sexuality and sports.
Dakota Cochrane
Dakota Cochrane is a mixed martial artist from Fairbury, Nebraska and training out of Omaha, Nebraska at Premier Combat Center along UFC notables Ryan Jensen, Jason Brilz, Houston Alexander, and...
Dakota Cochrane is a mixed martial artist from Fairbury, Nebraska and training out of Omaha, Nebraska at Premier Combat Center along UFC notables Ryan Jensen, Jason Brilz, Houston Alexander, and...
Dan Veatch
Daniel Hayward Veatch swam for the United States team at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, finishing seventh in the 200-meter backstroke, his specialist event.
Daniel Hayward Veatch swam for the United States team at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, finishing seventh in the 200-meter backstroke, his specialist event.
Dave Pallone
David Michael Pallone (born October 5, 1951 in Waltham, Massachusetts) is a former Major League Baseball umpire who worked in the National League from to.
David Michael Pallone (born October 5, 1951 in Waltham, Massachusetts) is a former Major League Baseball umpire who worked in the National League from to.
David Kopay
David Marquette Kopay (born June 28, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American football running back in the National Football League who in 1975 became one of the first professional athlet...
David Marquette Kopay (born June 28, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American football running back in the National Football League who in 1975 became one of the first professional athlet...
David Pichler
David Pichler is an American Olympic diver representing the United States in 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, where Pichler was elected team captain.
David Pichler is an American Olympic diver representing the United States in 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, where Pichler was elected team captain.
Dennis Rodman
Dennis Keith Rodman is a retired American Hall of Fame professional basketball player of the National Basketball Association's Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lake...
Dennis Keith Rodman is a retired American Hall of Fame professional basketball player of the National Basketball Association's Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lake...
Diana Nyad
Diana Nyad (born August 22, 1949 in New York City) is a former world record-holding American swimmer and public radio contributor.
Diana Nyad (born August 22, 1949 in New York City) is a former world record-holding American swimmer and public radio contributor.
Diane Whipple
Diane Alexis Whipple was a lacrosse player and coach, who is best known as the victim of a fatal dog attack in San Francisco in January 2001.
Diane Alexis Whipple was a lacrosse player and coach, who is best known as the victim of a fatal dog attack in San Francisco in January 2001.
Ed Gallagher (American football)
Ed Gallagher was an American football player who played for the University of Pittsburgh at offensive tackle from 1977 to 1979.
Ed Gallagher was an American football player who played for the University of Pittsburgh at offensive tackle from 1977 to 1979.
Ed Gallagher (football)
Ed Gallagher was an American football player who played for the University of Pittsburgh at offensive tackle from 1977 to 1979.
Ed Gallagher was an American football player who played for the University of Pittsburgh at offensive tackle from 1977 to 1979.
Emile Griffith
Emile Alphonse Griffith is a former boxer who was the first fighter from the U.S. Virgin Islands ever to become a world champion.
Emile Alphonse Griffith is a former boxer who was the first fighter from the U.S. Virgin Islands ever to become a world champion.
Eric Anderson (sociologist)
Eric Gumby Anderson is an American Sociologist specializing in the field of masculinities, sport and sexuality.
Eric Gumby Anderson is an American Sociologist specializing in the field of masculinities, sport and sexuality.
Esera Tuaolo
Esera Tavai Tuaolo (born July 11, 1968) is a retired American professional football player.
Esera Tavai Tuaolo (born July 11, 1968) is a retired American professional football player.
Eunice Taylor
Eunice Taylor Tuffy
February 12, 1934 – May 8, 2009 was an American female catcher who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL).
Eunice Taylor Tuffy
February 12, 1934 – May 8, 2009 was an American female catcher who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL).
Gigi Fernández
Beatriz "Gigi" Fernández is a former professional tennis player, the first female athlete from her native Puerto Rico to turn professional, the first Puerto Rican woman to ever win an Olympic go...
Beatriz "Gigi" Fernández is a former professional tennis player, the first female athlete from her native Puerto Rico to turn professional, the first Puerto Rican woman to ever win an Olympic go...
Glenn Burke
Glenn Lawrence Burke (November 16, 1952 – May 30, 1995) was a Major League Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics from 1976 to 1979.
Glenn Lawrence Burke (November 16, 1952 – May 30, 1995) was a Major League Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics from 1976 to 1979.
Graham Ackerman
Graham Ackerman (born 14 July 1983, in Seattle, Washington) is an American gymnast.
Graham Ackerman (born 14 July 1983, in Seattle, Washington) is an American gymnast.
Greg Louganis
Gregory "Greg" Efthimios Louganis (born January 29, 1960) is an American Olympic diver and author.
Gregory "Greg" Efthimios Louganis (born January 29, 1960) is an American Olympic diver and author.
Harriet Metcalf
Harriet Morris Metcalf is a six-time USA national/ Olympic team member in women's rowing, who won a Gold medal in rowing at the 1984 Summer Olympics for the Women's Eight.
Harriet Morris Metcalf is a six-time USA national/ Olympic team member in women's rowing, who won a Gold medal in rowing at the 1984 Summer Olympics for the Women's Eight.
Helen Jacobs
Helen Hull Jacobs (August 6, 1908 – June 2, 1997) was a World No. 1 American female tennis player who won ten Grand Slam titles.
Helen Hull Jacobs (August 6, 1908 – June 2, 1997) was a World No. 1 American female tennis player who won ten Grand Slam titles.
Helen Stephens
Helen Herring Stephens was an American athlete, a double Olympic champion in 1936.
Helen Herring Stephens was an American athlete, a double Olympic champion in 1936.
J. P. Calderon
John Paul "J. P." Calderon (born September 5, 1975) is an American professional volleyball player, model and reality television participant.
John Paul "J. P." Calderon (born September 5, 1975) is an American professional volleyball player, model and reality television participant.
Jane Geddes
Jane Geddes (born February 5, 1960) is a retired American professional golfer.
Jane Geddes (born February 5, 1960) is a retired American professional golfer.
Jenny Allard
Jenny Allard is a former All-American softball player at the University of Michigan and the current head coach of the Harvard University softball team.
Jenny Allard is a former All-American softball player at the University of Michigan and the current head coach of the Harvard University softball team.
Jerry Smith (American football)
Gerald "Jerry" Sanford Smith was a professional American football tight end for the National Football League's Washington Redskins from 1965–1977.
Gerald "Jerry" Sanford Smith was a professional American football tight end for the National Football League's Washington Redskins from 1965–1977.
Jim Barnett (wrestling)
James E. Barnett (9 June 1924 – 18 September 2004) was an American professional wrestling promoter, and owner of Georgia Championship Wrestling and Australia's World Championship Wrestling.
James E. Barnett (9 June 1924 – 18 September 2004) was an American professional wrestling promoter, and owner of Georgia Championship Wrestling and Australia's World Championship Wrestling.
Jim Morris (bodybuilder)
Jim Morris is an openly gay African-American bodybuilder known for winning competitions over a thirty-year career.
Jim Morris is an openly gay African-American bodybuilder known for winning competitions over a thirty-year career.
Joan Guetschow
Joan Guetschow is an Olympic biathlete.
Joan Guetschow is an Olympic biathlete.
Joanna Lohman
Joanna Lohman (born 26 June 1982) is an American soccer midfielder/defender who currently plays for Espanyol in Spain.
Joanna Lohman (born 26 June 1982) is an American soccer midfielder/defender who currently plays for Espanyol in Spain.
John Amaechi
John Uzoma Ekwugha Amaechi OBE is a retired basketball player who currently works as a psychologist, educator and political activist in Europe and the United States.
John Uzoma Ekwugha Amaechi OBE is a retired basketball player who currently works as a psychologist, educator and political activist in Europe and the United States.
Judy Sowinski
Judy Sowinski (7 July 1940 – 27 July 2011) was a roller derby skater and coach.
Judy Sowinski (7 July 1940 – 27 July 2011) was a roller derby skater and coach.
Kye Allums
Kye Allums (born 1989) is an American college basketball player who plays on George Washington University's women's team.
Kye Allums (born 1989) is an American college basketball player who plays on George Washington University's women's team.
Kyle Hawkins
Kyle Hawkins is the head coach of the HTHC Hamburg Warriors lacrosse team and former head coach of the University of Missouri Men's Lacrosse Club team.
Kyle Hawkins is the head coach of the HTHC Hamburg Warriors lacrosse team and former head coach of the University of Missouri Men's Lacrosse Club team.
Latasha Byears
Latasha Nashay Byears is a former American professional women's basketball player.
Latasha Nashay Byears is a former American professional women's basketball player.
Lauren Lappin
Lauren Lappin is an American softball player who won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Lauren Lappin is an American softball player who won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Lindsy McLean
J. Lindsy McLean was an athletic trainer for college and professional American football teams for nearly 50 years.
J. Lindsy McLean was an athletic trainer for college and professional American football teams for nearly 50 years.
Lisa Raymond
Lisa Raymond (born August 10, 1973) is an American professional tennis player who has achieved notable success in doubles tennis.
Lisa Raymond (born August 10, 1973) is an American professional tennis player who has achieved notable success in doubles tennis.
Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche is an American mixed martial arts fighter.
Liz Carmouche is an American mixed martial arts fighter.
LZ Granderson
LZ Granderson is an American journalist and commentator for CNN and ESPN. He writes a weekly column for CNN.com.
LZ Granderson is an American journalist and commentator for CNN and ESPN. He writes a weekly column for CNN.com.
Mark Bingham
Mark Kendall Bingham (May 22, 1970 – September 11, 2001) was an American public relations executive who founded his own company, the Bingham Group.
Mark Kendall Bingham (May 22, 1970 – September 11, 2001) was an American public relations executive who founded his own company, the Bingham Group.
Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova is a retired Czech American tennis player and a former World No. 1.
Martina Navratilova is a retired Czech American tennis player and a former World No. 1.
Michele Van Gorp
Michele Van Gorp (born May 10, 1977 in Warren, Michigan) is a former professional basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), most recently with the Minnesota Lynx.
Michele Van Gorp (born May 10, 1977 in Warren, Michigan) is a former professional basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), most recently with the Minnesota Lynx.
Mike Penner
Mike Penner (October 10, 1957 – November 27, 2009) was a sports writer for the Los Angeles Times.
Mike Penner (October 10, 1957 – November 27, 2009) was a sports writer for the Los Angeles Times.
Muffin Spencer-Devlin
Muffin Spencer-Devlin is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.
Muffin Spencer-Devlin is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.
Natasha Kai
Natasha Kanani Janine Kai is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer.
Natasha Kanani Janine Kai is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer.
Patrick Jeffrey
Patrick S. Jeffrey (born June 25, 1965) is a retired diver from the United States.
Patrick S. Jeffrey (born June 25, 1965) is a retired diver from the United States.
Randy Gardner (figure skater)
Randy Gardner is a retired American pair skater.
Randy Gardner is a retired American pair skater.
Ray McDonald (running back)
Ray Douglas McDonald was a professional American football player, a running back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins for two seasons, from 1967-68.
Ray Douglas McDonald was a professional American football player, a running back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins for two seasons, from 1967-68.
Renée Richards
Renée Richards is an American ophthalmologist, author and former professional tennis player.
Renée Richards is an American ophthalmologist, author and former professional tennis player.
Rick Welts
Rick Welts (born 1953) is the current President and Chief Executive Officer of the Phoenix Suns.
Rick Welts (born 1953) is the current President and Chief Executive Officer of the Phoenix Suns.
Robert Dover (equestrian)
Robert Jeffrey Dover (born June 7, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American equestrian who has had international success in the sport of dressage.
Robert Jeffrey Dover (born June 7, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American equestrian who has had international success in the sport of dressage.
Ronald Robertson (figure skater)
Ronald "Ronnie" Robertson was an American figure skater who was best known for his spinning ability.
Ronald "Ronnie" Robertson was an American figure skater who was best known for his spinning ability.
Rosie Jones
Rosie Jones is an American professional golfer, with 13 LPGA Tour career victories and nearly $8.4 million in tournament earnings.
Rosie Jones is an American professional golfer, with 13 LPGA Tour career victories and nearly $8.4 million in tournament earnings.
Roy Simmons
Roy Franklin Simmons is a former American football player who played for the National Football League.
Roy Franklin Simmons is a former American football player who played for the National Football League.
Rudy Galindo
Val Joe "Rudy" Galindo is an American figure skater who competed in both single skating and pair skating.
Val Joe "Rudy" Galindo is an American figure skater who competed in both single skating and pair skating.
Sandra Haynie
Sandra Jane Haynie (born June 4, 1943) is an American professional golfer.
Sandra Jane Haynie (born June 4, 1943) is an American professional golfer.
Scott Norton (bowler)
Scott Norton is an American professional bowler and attorney.
Scott Norton is an American professional bowler and attorney.
Shelley Beattie
Shelley Beattie (August 24, 1967 – February 16, 2008) was a professional female bodybuilder and actress.
Shelley Beattie (August 24, 1967 – February 16, 2008) was a professional female bodybuilder and actress.
Sheryl Swoopes
Sheryl Denise Swoopes is an American professional basketball player whomost recently played with the Tulsa Shock in 2011.
Sheryl Denise Swoopes is an American professional basketball player whomost recently played with the Tulsa Shock in 2011.
Steve Buckley (journalist)
Steve Buckley (born 1956) is an Irish American journalist.
Steve Buckley (born 1956) is an Irish American journalist.
Sue Wicks
Sue Wicks (born Susan Joy Wicks on November 26, 1966 in Center Moriches, New York) is a former basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Sue Wicks (born Susan Joy Wicks on November 26, 1966 in Center Moriches, New York) is a former basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Tom Waddell
Dr. Tom Waddell was the gay American sportsman who founded the international sporting event called the Gay Games, which was named such after the United States Olympic Committee sued Dr. Waddell ...
Dr. Tom Waddell was the gay American sportsman who founded the international sporting event called the Gay Games, which was named such after the United States Olympic Committee sued Dr. Waddell ...
Vicky Galindo
Victoria (Vicky) Galindo (born December 22, 1983) is an American athlete on the USA Softball Women's National Team where she plays third base and second base.
Victoria (Vicky) Galindo (born December 22, 1983) is an American athlete on the USA Softball Women's National Team where she plays third base and second base.
Will Sheridan
Will Sheridan Jr (born January 12, 1985) is a former college basketball player, who played for the Villanova Wildcats Men's Basketball program from 2003 to 2007.
Will Sheridan Jr (born January 12, 1985) is a former college basketball player, who played for the Villanova Wildcats Men's Basketball program from 2003 to 2007.