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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.
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.
- November 16, 1952
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...
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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 ...
Jun 28, 2022 · Watch Glenn Burke, who came out publicly as gay in 1982, talk to Bryant Gumbel about his career and challenges in baseball. Learn how Burke invented the high-five, faced homophobia, and died of AIDS-related causes.
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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.”
May 30, 2020 · Glenn Burke was the first openly gay man to play in the major leagues, facing prejudice and homophobia from his teammates and managers. He also co-created the high five with Dusty Baker, a gesture that became a popular way to celebrate sports achievements.
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