• Health
• By 何艾麗
• 2024 年 8 月 7 日

Major League Baseball Mourns the Loss of Trailblazer Billy Bean

In a profound loss for the world of sports, Billy Bean, a pioneering figure in Major League Baseball (MLB), has passed away at the age of 60. Known for his courageous decision to come out as gay in 1999, Bean’s legacy extends beyond his playing days as he became an influential advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the league. Bean’s journey is a testament to the changing landscape of professional sports. His coming out made him the second former MLB player to publicly...

• Business
• By 何艾麗
• 2024 年 8 月 7 日

Remembering Billy Bean: A Trailblazer for Diversity and Inclusion in Baseball

In a poignant moment for Major League Baseball (MLB), the league reflects on the impactful life of Billy Bean, who passed away at the age of 60. Bean’s remarkable journey began on the baseball diamond, where he made his mark as a player, but it was his courageous decision to come out as gay in 1999 that truly set him apart as a pioneer for diversity and inclusion in sports. As the second former MLB player to publicly identify as gay, Bean broke barriers in an era when such openness was rar...