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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.
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...
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 · Glenn Burke, 1st openly gay MLB player, is shunned no more — 40 years after coming out The ex-Dodger outfielder spoke to TODAY’s Bryant Gumbel in 1982 about his decision to publicly come out ...
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 · 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.
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