Jason Collins remembered as trailblazer, beloved friend at 47
By Kristie Ackert, USA TODAY••USA Today
Athletes, coaches, colleagues and activists remember Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who died after a battle with cancer.
Jason Collings, the NBAs first openly gay player, died May 12 after an eight-month battle with stage 4 glioblastoma. He was 47. Collins made history in April 2013 when he came out publicly in a Spor…