{"product_id":"singled-out-the-true-story-of-glenn-burke-9780593116722","title":"Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e* An] excellent exercise in narrative nonfiction. --\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author Andrew Maraniss comes the remarkable true story of Glenn Burke, a hidden figure in the history of sports: the inventor of the high five and the first openly gay MLB player. Perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn October 2nd, 1977, Glenn Burke, outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, made history without even swinging a bat. When his teammate Dusty Baker hit a historic home run, Glenn enthusiastically congratulated him with the first ever high five. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Glenn also made history in another way--he was the first openly gay MLB player. While he did not come out publicly until after his playing days were over, Glenn's sexuality was known to his teammates, family, and friends. His MLB career would be cut short after only three years, but his legacy and impact on the athletic and LGBTQ+ community would resonate for years to come. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSingled Out\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Andrew Maraniss tells the story of a little-known but monumentally important sports pioneer, Glenn Burke: from his childhood growing up in Oakland, his journey to the World Series, and his joy in living free at a time of gay liberation, to more difficult times: facing injury, addiction, and the AIDS epidemic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePacked with black-and-white photographs and never-before-seen details about Glenn's life, \u003ci\u003eSingled Out\u003c\/i\u003e is the fascinating and thoroughly researched story of a trailblazer in sports--and the history and culture that shaped the world around him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Philomel Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/02\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593116722\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 5.90w x 1.40d","brand":"Andrew Maraniss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38400745767093,"sku":"9780593116722","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_c0d1e0c1-9b18-4c1b-bacc-8a6bfde33e63.jpg?v=1612165764","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/singled-out-the-true-story-of-glenn-burke-9780593116722","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}