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en tled to their own opinions and beliefs. The
Guardian, the Bri sh newspaper, called it significant
for LGBT acceptance because sports has become as
the final fron er. The Chris an Science Monitor be-
lieved that his coming out was likely to "put wind in
the sails of this trend" to accep ng gay rights.
Today, Jason he has been in a long term rela onship
with Brunson Green, and Academy Award nominated
movie producer. Jason's coming out was noteworthy
and newsworthy (Sports Illustrated had over 3 mil-
lion hits the day the story broke.) On August 2, 2013,
Jason Collins was among the first class of inductees
into the Na onal Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of
Fame, along with legendary sports figures Billie Jean
King, Greg Louganis, and Mar na Navra lova.
In March 2020, Jason tested posi ve for COVID-19.
Fortunately, he recovered, but tweeted a warning to
everyone:
I tested posi ve for COVID19. I believe
I got it while on a trip to NYC at the be-
ginning of the month for the Brooklyn
Nets Pride game night. …. Please stay
safe and con nue to social distance.
Thank you to every single health care
worker out there that are our true he-
roes on the frontline. Please let's try
to fla en the curve and not overwhelm
our health care system.
Jason Paul Collins con nues to open
doors for the future genera on. JPC is a
name to remember.
