Glenn Burke Co-Invented The High Five | Homophobia Drove The First Openly Gay Major Leaguer From The Game

by Rob Parker | May 5, 2021 | CLEAN UP

In the latest edition of  “A Bro U Need To Know” Rob Parker tells the story of former Dodgers outfielder Glenn Burke, with the help of author Andrew Maraniss. As you’ll find out in Maraniss’ book “Singled Out,” Burke was MLB’s first openly gay player. He and teammate Dusty Baker, combined to invent the high five in 1977.