Billy Bean, former MLB player and senior VP for DEI, passed away at 60. He was a pioneer in LGBTQ+ inclusion in baseball, making a significant impact on and off the field.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred praised Bean for his dedication, empathy, communication skills, and commitment to inclusion, stating that Bean made baseball a better institution through his example.
Bean, hired by Bud Selig in 2014 as an ambassador for inclusion, focused on player education, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and social justice initiatives during his tenure at MLB.
Bean's legacy includes being the second former MLB player to come out as gay, following Glenn Burke. He played for the Tigers, Dodgers, and Padres, eventually retiring in 1995.
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