The author reflects on their childhood in Pittsburgh as a devoted Pirates fan and the impact of baseball on their life. They recount visiting the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum, leading to a volunteering opportunity due to their extensive knowledge. Amidst their love for sports, they grappled with their sexuality, struggling to align their interests with societal expectations. The narrative emphasizes acceptance and pride, culminating in their recent experience at Yankee Stadium's Legacy of Pride Night, showcasing personal growth and the intertwining of their identity with their passion for baseball.
Hovering over this adoration of baseball, the Pirates, and the Babe, was the fact that I was coming to terms with my sexuality.
I have quietly been a lukewarm Yankee fan after 30 years of living in New York. The Pirates still reign... But the mystique of the Yankees has never really waned.
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