Before Jason Collins, before Michael Sam, there was Glenn Burke. By becoming the first and only openly gay player in Major League Baseball, Glenn would become a pioneer in his own way, nearly thirty years after another black Dodger rookie, Jackie Robinson, broke the league s color barrier. This is Glenn s story, in his own words . . . Touted by scouts and coaches alike as the next Willie Mays, Burke, a charismatic outfielder, kept his sexuality off the radar for a good two seasons, which included a World Series appearance. He was even credited with inventing the high five with...
Before Jason Collins, before Michael Sam, there was Glenn Burke. By becoming the first and only openly gay player in Major League Baseball, Glenn w...
Daybreak at Chavez Ravine retells Fernando Valenzuela's arrival and permanent influence on Dodgers history-while bringing redemption to the organization's controversial beginnings in Los Angeles.
Daybreak at Chavez Ravine retells Fernando Valenzuela's arrival and permanent influence on Dodgers history-while bringing redemption to the organizati...