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Glenn Lawrence Burke (November 16, 1952 – May 30, 1995) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) player for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics from 1976 to 1979. He was the first MLB player to come out as gay, announcing it in 1982 after he retired.
Feb 26, 2021 · Feb. 26, 2021. This excerpt is from the book “Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke,” which will be published by Philomel Books on March 2. Burke, a promising prospect for the Los Angeles...
124. HR. 2. BA. .237. R. 50. RBI. 38. SB. 35. OBP. .270. SLG. .291. OPS. .561. OPS+. 57. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Glenn Burke. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
Jun 2, 2022 · The Dodgers Embrace the Family of a Player They Once Shunned. At Pride Night, Los Angeles will celebrate the life of Glenn Burke, M.L.B.’s first openly gay player. His family will be there ...
May 30, 2020 · While many baseball fans are familiar with Dusty Baker’s contributions to the game, most have probably never heard of Glenn Burke. However, his legacy extends far beyond inventing a simple gesture. Glenn Burke entered the league as a highly-touted prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers system.
May 21, 2021 · The Forgotten History of the First Openly Gay Man to Play Major League Baseball. Forty years after Glenn Burke was chased from the game, Singled Out finally tells his story. By Frankie de la Cretaz. May 21, 2021. Philomel Books. In 1974, The Advocate wrote letters to Major League Baseball teams asking to interview players “living a gay lifestyle.”
Jul 15, 2014 · EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Glenn Burke was 27 when he walked out on Major League Baseball, his promising career as an outfielder undone mostly by the burden of being a semicloseted gay man. It was...
Jun 10, 2021 · Twenty-nine of 30 teams are staging Pride Nights this month — the exception is the Texas Rangers — and the A’s have named their Pride Night on Friday to honor Burke. but the game’s ...
May 30, 1995 · Glenn Lawrence Burke (November 16, 1952 – May 30, 1995) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) player for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics from 1976 to 1979. He was the first MLB player to come out as gay, announcing it in 1982 after he retired. Quick Facts MLB debut, Last MLB appearance ... Close.
Glenn Burke Bio. Fullname: Glenn Lawrence Burke; Born: 11/16/1952 in Oakland, CA; Draft: 1972, Los Angeles Dodgers, Round: 17, Overall Pick: 401; College: Merritt College; Debut: 4/09/1976; Died: 5/30/1995
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