Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47 admin 1 hour ago The Practical Comments Off on Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47 3 Views Jason Collins, the first active male athlete on a major U.S. sports team to live openly gay, has died. He was 47. Read More Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share Facebook Twitter Stumbleupon LinkedIn Pinterest