The San Francisco Giants are set to become the first team in Major League Baseball to play in gay pride-themed uniforms.
The “SF” logo on the team’s caps will be colored with the Progress Pride flag, and each jersey will also have a patch on the right sleeve featuring that flag when the team faces off against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, according to CBS News.
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“The 11 colors of the new Pride logo are emblematic of the Progress Pride Flag and signify inclusion and progression with the six pride colors – red (life); orange (healing); yellow (sunlight); green (nature); blue (serenity); purple (spirit); and black and brown to recognize LGBTQ+ people of color and light blue, pink and white to recognize people who are transgender,” the Giants said in a statement.
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Giants manager Gabe Kapler praised the move and the “impact” it will have on the gay community.
“Very proud to be part of it,” Kapler said. “Looking forward to the impact and the support that we can provide for the LGBTQ+ community.”
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Additionally, the Giants are holding “Pride Day” at their ballpark on Saturday and will host “Pride Movie Night” there as well on June 11-12.
“We are extremely proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community as we kick off one of the best annual celebrations in San Francisco by paying honor to the countless achievements and contributions of all those who identify as LGBTQ+ and are allies of the LGBTQ+ community,” Giants President and CEO Larry Baer said about the team’s gay-friendly efforts.
