That’s a Wrap on the 2023 Season of Steel City Softball

Posted by By Jeff Freedman August 16, 2023 1 Min Read
2023 Gracie Lou Freebushes.

The Steel City Softball League concluded its 2023 Season this past weekend. 

Congratulations to the Penetrators (Upper Division), Gracie Lou Freebushes (Middle Division), and Growlers (Lower Division) for not only winning the regular season as champions but also winning their respective division playoffs as well. 

It was a great season and a great time for all.  Details to follow at the annual end-of-the-year banquet which will be held soon. 

Next up on the agenda for the Steel City Softball League is its appearance at the 2023 NAGAAA Gay Softball World Series in Minneapolis, Minnesota coming up at the end of August.  There will be 225 teams from 54 cities across the US and Canada in this year’s Series.   Best of luck to the Penetrators who will be representing the SCSL this year. 

Thank you to outgoing Commissioner Ronny Campbell for all his hard work. Also, a big thank you to Assistant Commissioners Cassie Lloyd and Becs Powers and the entire board.  

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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.