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Bronx cheer: Why won’t the Yankees support their LGBT fans?
Friday, July 14, 2017The only 'pride' the most popular sports team in the city that gave birth to the modern LGBTQ rights movement have is in pinstripes, not a rainbow. -
First openly gay pro baseball player David Denson retires from the game
Thursday, March 23, 2017Leaving the game had nothing to do with his coming out. If anything, the pressure to be a positive role model for gay athletes inspired him to stick it out as long as he did. -
Gay baseball player Billy Bean throws first pitch at Mets Pride Night
Sunday, August 14, 2016Bean says it's not the goal for baseball players to reveal their sexuality, but it's important to provide a respectful workplace. Currently, there are no out active players in the NBA, NFL, NHL or MLB. -
Major League Baseball promotes Billy Bean, hires Curtis Pride for inclusion posts
Thursday, January 7, 2016Billy Bean has been promoted to vice president for social responsibility and inclusion; Curtis Pride has also been added as an ambassador for inclusion. -
Glenn Burke’s family at game as Oakland A’s honor him on LGBT Pride Night
Thursday, June 18, 2015Glenn Burke's sister had a tough time even coming to the Oakland Coliseum for Athletics Pride Night. Her brother's death remains painful 20 years later, but she knows how much it would have meant to Burke… -
Mets’ infielder disagrees with MLB ambassador Billy Bean’s gay ‘lifestyle’
Wednesday, March 4, 2015Mets infielder Daniel Murphy says he disagrees with the "lifestyle" of former major leaguer Billy Bean and other people who identify as gay. -
Major League Baseball appoints Billy Bean ‘ambassador’ for inclusion
Tuesday, July 15, 2014MINNEAPOLIS -- Major League Baseball has appointed former outfielder Billy Bean, who came out as gay after his playing career, to serve as a consultant in guiding the sport toward greater inclusion and equality. Commissioner Bud…
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