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BORN
1964
DIED
2024
Billy Bean Obituary
Billy Bean was a baseball player for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Diego Padres who became the second Major League Baseball player to come out as gay.
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J
August 15, 2024
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this extremely difficult time.
Kevin Wilson-Smith
August 13, 2024
I emailed Billy for some time and I drove down from Santa Barbara to visit with him at the Big A for a game. A true gentleman and a kind soul.
Elizabeth Bell
August 8, 2024
RIP Billy Bean
Elizabeth Bell
August 8, 2024
RIP Billy
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Carson Loveless
August 8, 2024
Condolences to his family
Josh Monson
August 8, 2024
Billy bean was a great ball player
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