Why Billy Bean will always be a hero to this lifelong gay baseball fan
Bean, a gay former Major League Baseball player and executive died yesterday at the age of 60.
AUGUST 7, 2024
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Baseball's Gay Trailblazer Billy Bean Finally Appreciates His Impact
Now employed by the MLB, Bean remains a gay anomaly in professional sports.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
MLB Is Laying the Groundwork for Its First Out Player
Billy Bean and Major League Baseball are not just going purple for Spirit Day, but going to bat for queer kids all year long.
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Will Baseball's Next Commissioner Be an LGBT Ally?
Three men are being considered to take baseball's top job, and one of them is a strong LGBT ally.
AUGUST 12, 2014
MLB to Strengthen Anti-Discrimination Policy
Enhancements will soon be made to Major League Baseball's policy preventing discrimination based on sexual orientation.
JULY 16, 2013
Bryan Ruby Becomes Only Active Pro Baseballer to Be Out as Gay
Ruby, who plays for an Oregon minor league team, is also a country music songwriter.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
New Foundation to Support LGBT Athletes and Coaches
The Sports Equality Foundation is focused on providing empowerment and guidance to athletes, coaches and leaders who are coming out.
JANUARY 20, 2016
Billy Bean's Pitch
Four years after coming out the ex-major leaguer faces a quandary: Should he now push other pro athletes to do the same?
JUNE 10, 2003
Major League Baseball Hires Billy Bean, Honors Gay Legend
At the All-Star festivities Tuesday, commissioner Bud Selig makes a major announcement to prove baseball's dedication to inclusiveness.
JULY 15, 2014
Lesbian Chicago Cubs Owner OK With Player Despite Antigay History
Laura Ricketts says she got on board with acquiring Daniel Murphy after talks with MLB inclusion ambassador Billy Bean and others.
AUGUST 28, 2018
T.J. House, Former MLB Player, Comes Out as Gay
The baseball pitcher becomes only the third former player in the league's history to come out publicly.
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Baseball Umpire Dale Scott Comes Out as Gay
Veteran professional baseball umpire Dale Scott says he felt the time was right to let the world know he is gay.
DECEMBER 2, 2014
Atlanta Braves Organist Reminds Antigay Player We Were 'Born This Way'
The Braves' organist trolled Daniel Murphy with songs about love and inclusion.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Billy Bean's Second Chance To Change Baseball
Almost 20 years after suddenly leaving professional baseball to grieve the death of his partner, Billy Bean wants to make sure any gay player, woman, or person of color, feels welcome in the clubhouse.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
Ben Cohen and Billy Bean 'StandUp'
The legendary athletes-turned-LGBT-icons speak with The Advocate about the widespread impact of the recent Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriage, the future of out athletes in sports, and working to leave a legacy that drives cultural change.
JULY 5, 2013
PHOTOS: LGBT Night OUT at Dodger Stadium
The Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the team's first LGBT Night OUT Friday, celebrating the historic event with appearances by Lance Bass, Billy Bean, and Jason Collins.
OCTOBER 2, 2013
Major League Baseball Scores Home Run for LGBT Businesses
For the first time, LGBT small businesses are on deck to become official suppliers for America’s national pastime.
MARCH 8, 2016
MLB: An Openly Gay Player Should Step Up to the Plate
Team presidents from Major League Baseball and diversity advocates believe the time for gay players to come out is now.
MARCH 16, 2016
WATCH: Publicist Howard Bragman, OutSports Founder Debate Manti Te'o
A lively discussion on the college football player's scandal.
JANUARY 28, 2013