Dodgers To Unveil Permanent Display Honoring LGBTQ Players Billy Bean, Glenn Burke On Pride Night

CBS Los Angeles

Updated on: May 13, 2206

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to host their 13th annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night on Friday, June 5, when they take on the Los Angeles Angels. As part of the pregame ceremonies, the team will unveil a permanent display to honor former players and LGBTQ trailblazers Billy Bean and Glenn Burke.

The tribute, which will be displayed in the Centerfield Plaza at Dodger Stadium, will feature pictures and memorabilia from the careers of Bean and Burke, both of whom played for the Boys in Blue.

Burke, who played in parts of four MLB seasons, including with the Dodgers from 1976 to 1978, was the first MLB player to come out as gay when he announced his retirement in 1982. He also played for the Oakland Athletics and is credited with inventing the high five after rushing to celebrate with then-Dodgers teammate Dusty Baker after a home run in 1977.

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