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Glenn Burke was the first openly gay player in the MLB. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland A's in the 1970s.Glenn Burke, frequently recognized as the originator of the high five, was born on this date in 1952.
First documented existence of high five was in 1977 with Dusty Baker and Glenn Burke during an LA Dodgers game.
Glenn Burke was the first openly gay player in the MLB. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland A's in the 1970s.
Glenn Burke and The High Five - isn't that a cool story.