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Will MLB rename an award or create a new award in honor of Billy Bean by the end of 2024?
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MLB's VP for Diversity Billy Bean Dies at 60 After Leukemia Battle
Aug 6, 2024, 10:45 PM
Billy Bean, Major League Baseball's Senior Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Special Assistant to the Commissioner, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 60 after an 11-month battle with acute myeloid leukemia. A former MLB outfielder who made his debut with the Tigers in 1987 and also played for the Dodgers, Bean was one of the first openly gay figures in baseball. He was a tireless advocate for LGBTQ inclusion and made significant contributions to the sport both on and off the field. Commissioner Rob Manfred and numerous MLB organizations have expressed their condolences, highlighting Bean's impact on advancing diversity and inclusion within the game. Bean's legacy includes his efforts to make baseball a more inclusive and equitable institution, and he will be remembered for his dedication and kindness.
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Annual award for diversity and inclusion • 25%
Community outreach program • 25%
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San Francisco Giants • 25%
Baseball Hall of Fame • 25%
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