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PHOTOS: The (Gay) Boys of Summer

The 2015 Gay Softball World Series will bring more than 5,000 players, coaches, and fans from more than 200 teams and 43 cities to Columbus, Ohio, August 17-22. To get your mitt softened up, here is a gallery of various teams and players over the years from the series' Facebook page.

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PHOTOS: The (Gay) Boys of Summer

The 2015 Gay Softball World Series will bring more than 5,000 players, coaches, and fans from more than 200 teams and 43 cities to Columbus, Ohio, August 17-22. To get your mitt softened up, here is a gallery of various teams and players over the years from the series' Facebook page.

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