Faces & Places: Steel City Softball League Opening Day 2025

The Steel City Softball League kicked off its 44th season in North Park with perfect weather, setting the stage for an exciting year ahead. This year, the league consists of 14 teams with three different levels of play. With high hopes and enthusiasm, the league looks forward to another great year, fostering camaraderie and community among players. For further information about the league, check out their website at steelcitysoftball.org.  Also, don’t forget about their upcoming Gloves & Glitter fundraising event during Pride Weekend, where players and supporters camp it up and celebrate in style. Tickets are available here.

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Jeff Freedman (he/him) is a Pittsburgh native celebrating his fourth decade of LGBTQ+ community volunteerism. A co-founder of the Steel City Softball League in 1981, Jeff has remained a dedicated advocate ever since. His leadership includes serving on the Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Commission for LGBTQ Affairs, chairing Pittsburgh Pride celebrations from 2005 to 2007, and currently serving as the Pittsburgh Pride March & Parade Co-Chair. In recognition of his lifelong dedication, Jeff was named the 2025 Pittsburgh Pride Grand Marshal. Regular parade-goers will recognize him as the enthusiastic voice on the megaphone organizing the march participants. Jeff looks forward to sharing his best stories—at least the printable ones—with the QBurgh community.