Most Famous Gay Athletes

2. Glenn Burke

One of the pioneers amongst the most famous gay athletes, Glenn Burke lived out his homosexuality in the 70’s and 80’s. As a center-fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the baseball player never failed to shine with his athletic skills, but it was his open lifestyle that also caught the public’s eye. He would oftentimes have his lovers pick him up from practice or invite them to his games, and fortunately, his teammates were always supportive of his choices. However, Burke fell victim to AIDS and passed away from the illness in 1995.