The Los Angeles Dodgers opened a permanent exhibit on Pride Night, honoring the first MLB players to come out as gay—Glenn Burke and Billy Bean. Families gathered under the left‑field pavilion as a blue curtain revealed framed jerseys, photos and placards celebrating their careers. The ceremony preceded the Freeway Series against the Angels, adding visibility to the club’s inclusion efforts.

Burke, a former Dodger who wore No. 3, announced his sexuality in 1982 after retiring and later died of AIDS complications in 1995. Bean, wearing No. 40, disclosed his orientation in 2003 and served as MLB’s inaugural inclusion ambassador before succumbing to leukemia in 2024. Their stories underscore the league’s slow cultural shift and the Dodgers’ commitment to honoring LGBTQ+ history.

Greg Baker, Bean’s husband, praised the display as a long‑overdue recognition, noting that “more work remains within our community.” Families posed for photos, and the moment drew audible applause. The exhibit cements the Dodgers’ role in preserving trailblazers’ legacies while signaling ongoing advocacy for LGBTQ+ athletes.