Billy Bean Dies: Second MLB Player To Come Out, Who Later Led Diversity Efforts, Was 60

Category: Sports

Billy Bean, former MLB player and the first diversity chief for Major League Baseball, passed away at 60 due to acute myeloid leukemia. He was a pioneer for LGBTQ+ representation in sports, serving as MLB's ambassador for inclusion and advocating for social justice initiatives.

Keywords: Billy Bean, LGBTQ+ inclusion, Major League Baseball

Source: Deadline

Update At: 8/8/2024

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