Billy Bean came out in 1999 , four years after his career ended . He will lead MLB 's training efforts against homophobia , prejudice , sexism . MLB also posthumously honored its first gay player , Glenn Burke . Lutha Burke attended Tuesday 's tribute to her brother . Comment:
Billy Bean came out in 1999 , four years after his career ended . He will lead MLB 's training efforts against homophobia , prejudice , sexism . MLB also posthumously honored its first gay player , Glenn Burke . Comment: