Media Information for the Dedication and Unveiling of the Billy Bean and Glenn Burke Tribute at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium Tomorrow, June 5
WHAT: The Dodgers will unveil a tribute to LGBTQ+ trailblazers Billy Bean and Glenn Burke, who both played for L.A. and were among the first professional athletes to identify as gay. The permanent display will be housed in the Centerfield Plaza and feature pictures and memorabilia from their careers and text explaining the duo’s contributions to Major League Baseball and professional sports.
The dedication will be held hours before the Dodger game against the Angels, which is also the 13th annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, presented by Blue Shield of California. Fans will enjoy a host of celebratory activities both before and after the 7:10 p.m. contest.
WHO: Mark Langill – Dodgers’ Team Historian
Members of Billy Bean’s family, including his parents, Linda and Ed Kovac and his husband, Greg Baker
Members of Glenn Burke’s family, including his sisters Joyce Henderson, Paula Hunt and Carol Maas
Members of the Dodgers’ Pride Business Resource Group
WHEN: Tomorrow, Friday, June 5
3:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Centerfield Plaza at Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave., Los Angeles 90012
MEDIA ENTRANCE: Media wishing to attend this event must apply for credentials online at credentials.mlb.com. Approved media must park in Lot B and make their way down to the Centerfield Plaza.
MISC: Tickets remain on sale for Friday night’s game at dodgers.com/tickets. Those wishing to purchase their ticket through a special ticket pack and receive an LGBTQ+ Pride night Dodger jersey are encouraged to visit dodgers.com/LAPride
RSVP: Media interested in attending the dedication should reply to this email directly or email Ally Salvage at allys@ladodgers.com
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