Dodgers honor Glenn Burke and Billy Bean with stadium display
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 8:34 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled a permanent display at Dodger Stadium on June 6, honoring LGBTQ+ trailblazers Glenn Burke and Billy Bean. The ceremony occurred during the team's 13th Pride Night, shortly before a game against the Los Angeles Angels. Burke and Bean were pioneers as the first two major league players to publicly come out as gay. The display features their jerseys, photos, and placards detailing their contributions to baseball and the LGBTQ+ community. Family members expressed gratitude for the recognition, highlighting the ongoing importance of inclusion and acceptance in sports.
- •Display features jerseys of Glenn Burke and Billy Bean.
- •Ceremony held during the Dodgers' Pride Night celebration.
- •Burke was the first MLB player to come out as gay in 1982.
- •Bean became the second player to publicly come out in 1999.
- •Family members attended and praised the Dodgers' recognition.
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Honor Gay Former Players Glenn Burke and Billy Bean
- 2:25 AMESPN MLB — Dodgers unveil display honoring gay trailblazers
- 12:49 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers honor gay trailblazers Glenn Burke and Billy Bean with permanent stadium display
"The Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday unveiled a permanent display honoring LGBTQ+ trailblazers and former players for the team Glenn Burke and Billy Bean, who were the first two major leaguers to say they were gay. A brief ceremony with their families was held on the team’s 13th Pride Night, hours before the Dodgers hosted the Los Angeles Angels in the Freeway Series. “It’s brave of them in this day and age to spotlight someone in our community when other organizations are trying to erase us,” said Greg Baker, Bean’s husband.
"The Dodgers on Friday unveiled a permanent display honoring LGBTQ+ trailblazers and former players for the team Glenn Burke and Billy Bean, who were the first two major leaguers to say they were gay.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled a permanent memorial for gay former players Glenn Burke and Billy Bean on Pride Night Friday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 8:34 PMDodgers Honor Gay Former Players Glenn Burke and Billy Bean
The Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled a permanent memorial for gay former players Glenn Burke and Billy Bean on Pride Night Friday.
- ESPN MLBJun 6, 2026, 2:25 AMDodgers unveil display honoring gay trailblazers
The Dodgers on Friday unveiled a permanent display honoring LGBTQ+ trailblazers and former players for the team Glenn Burke and Billy Bean, who were the first two major leaguers to say they were gay.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 12:49 AMDodgers honor gay trailblazers Glenn Burke and Billy Bean with permanent stadium display
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday unveiled a permanent display honoring LGBTQ+ trailblazers and former players for the team Glenn Burke and Billy Bean, who were the first two major leaguers to say they were gay. A brief ceremony with their families was held on the team’s 13th Pride Night, hours before the Dodgers hosted the Los Angeles Angels in the Freeway Series. “It’s brave of them in this day and age to spotlight someone in our community when other organizations are trying to erase us,” said Greg Baker, Bean’s husband.
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