MLB's Billy Bean, Second Baseball Star to Come Out as Gay, Passes Away at 60
Billy Bean has sadly passed away at age 60. The Major League Baseball legend played baseball from 1987 until 1995 as part of the Detroit Tigers, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the San Diego Padres.
He most recently served as MLB’s Senior Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Special Assistant to the Commissioner. Billy came out as gay in 1996 and was the second MLB player to ever come out publicly. Keep reading to find out more… Commissioner of Baseball Robert D.
Manfred, Jr. said: “Our hearts are broken today as we mourn our dear friend and colleague, Billy Bean, one of the kindest and most respected individuals I have ever known. Billy was a friend to countless people across our game, and he made a difference through his constant dedication to others.
He made Baseball a better institution, both on and off the field, by the power of his example, his empathy, his communication skills, his deep relationships inside and outside our sport, and his commitment to doing the right thing.
