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Los Angeles Times
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Dodgers honor LGBTQ+ pioneers Burke and Bean
The Los Angeles Dodgers have installed a permanent exhibit at Dodger Stadium honoring former players Glenn Burke and Billy Bean, who were the first and second openly gay professional baseball players. The tribute recognizes their contributions and struggles, with Burke being traded allegedly after his sexuality was known and both players facing significant hardships due to their identities. The exhibit aims to acknowledge progress in LGBTQ+ representation in sports and celebrate their legacy as pioneers in Major League Baseball.
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