Ernie Banks representing Cubs at Gay Pride parade speaks volumes

Dan82 · Jun 26, 2010

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/jeff_pearlman/06/25/cubs/

I am a Chicago Cubs fan.

Not permanently. But for the foreseeable future I will root for the Cubs in the same passionate way I root for BP picketers and a capable Blind Melon tribute band. I want the Cubs to win it all; to dominate the competition; to sell 10 million T-shirts and all the Tom Gorzelanny bobbleheads a guy can hoard. I want the Cubs to be embraced as America's Team because, if we truly live in a courageous and compassionate nation, then the Chicago Cubs are America's Team.

In case you haven't heard, this Sunday the Cubbies will take part in Chicago's Gay Pride Parade. But not merely "take part." For the first time, the team will have its own float -- a vehicle decked out in a brick-and-ivy motif, a la Wrigley Field's outfield wall. In and of itself, the gesture would be a wonderful one; a statement to the Windy City's large gay and lesbian community that they are welcome at 1060 West Addison Street whenever they crave a ballgame.

Here, however, is the capper: Sitting atop the float, waving to the crowd in all its gay-and-lesbian splendor, will be Ernie Banks...
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Just Adam · Jun 27, 2010

im not sure this means anything to me :S i don't know these people..tho i think it is good to see sport embracing the lgbt community

Eric · Jun 27, 2010

Brent Sopel (formerly) of the Chicago Blackhawks is bringing the Stanley Cup to the parade. He, his wife and Stanley are going to be on a float representing Chicago's gay hockey association. It's nice to see straight athletes support lgbt groups. Now if only some athletes would actually come out.

Blondie · Jun 27, 2010

EC057 said: ↑

Brent Sopel (formerly) of the Chicago Blackhawks is bringing the Stanley Cup to the parade. He, his wife and Stanley are going to be on a float representing Chicago's gay hockey association. It's nice to see straight athletes support lgbt groups. Now if only some athletes would actually come out.
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I agree whole hartly

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