Former MLB player Billy Bean has died at the age of 60 ... Major League Baseball announced Tuesday.
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After his playing days ... he spent his time working with the league and its 30 teams to work on LGBTQ+ inclusion, social justice initiatives, and player education to bring more equality into the game."Billy was a friend to countless people across our game, and he made a difference through his constant dedication to others," Manfred said.
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