Billy Bean

Mark S. Bonham

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1964 -

Occupation

Sports

Description

Former professional baseball player, played with the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Diego Padres (career batting average was .226 out of 272 games); now runs a restaurant in Miami. Vice-Chairman, 'Stand Up Foundation', which targets bullying and homophobia in sports. Recently hired by Major League Baseball as Ambassador for Inclusion, to head up baseball's efforts to build a safe workplace for all. Author of the book 'Billy Bean - Going the Other Way'.

Further Reading/Research

• http://billybean.com/bio.asp
• http://www.people.com/article/billy-bean-regrets-quitting-baseball-coming-out
• http://www.outsports.com/2014/7/15/5898727/billy-bean-gay-baseball-mlb

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