Cabbagetown Group Softball League
Dublin Core
Title
Cabbagetown Group Softball League
Subject
gay liberation, gay sports clubs, softball, sponsorship, sports events
Description
The Cabbagetown Group Softball League (CGSL) was officially founded in 1977 by a group of baseball enthusiasts who had gathered to play in an informal fashion since 1975. They organized with the mandate to provide an opportunity for members of the gay community to play softball in an open atmosphere, free from discrimination. The CGSL is governed by an executive committee of elected members, led by a league commissioner. The CGSL is a member of the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA), which allows its members to take part in their annual Gay World Series. The CGSL was chosen to host the 5th annual Gay World Series in Toronto in August of 1981, better known as “Series V”. By the late 1990s, there were three divisions: a competitive division, a recreational division and a separate women’s division. In addition to playing softball, the league organizes frequent social events, including awards banquets and charity events.
The CLGA holds a collection of early records pertaining to the CGSL. These were donated primarily by one-time league member, commissioner, team manager and player Jack Brannigan and comprise Fonds 0036. Numerous other accessions include related records. For a complete listing, see the finding aid for Fonds 0036 at the CLGA.
The CLGA holds a collection of early records pertaining to the CGSL. These were donated primarily by one-time league member, commissioner, team manager and player Jack Brannigan and comprise Fonds 0036. Numerous other accessions include related records. For a complete listing, see the finding aid for Fonds 0036 at the CLGA.
Creator
Cabbagetown Group Softball League (CGSL)
Date
1977-2014
Contributor
L. Marchiori
Rights
CLGA
Format
textual records, graphic materials, moving images, objects
Language
English
Identifier
F0036
Coverage
Toronto, Canada
North America
North America
Collection Items
CGSL recruiting poster
A color poster with line drawing that reads, “Gay Softball: The Cabbagetown Group Softball League invites men and women to join in the 1980 season...” ; 28 x 43 cm.
Canada Cup 1979 Button
A white button badge, 6.5 cm in diameter, featuring a red and white Canada Flag, across which is printed: “Another hit, Canada Cup, Toronto, 1979, C.G.S.L.”
1979 Gay World Series Button
A white button badge, 5.5 cm in diameter, on which is printed: “1979 Gay World Series, Y’all come back Saloon Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Wisc.”
Canada Cup 1980 Button
A green button badge, 5.5 cm in diameter, on which is printed in white letters: “C.G.S.L. Canada Cup, 1980, Toronto”.
World Series V 1981 Button
A green button badge, 5.5 cm in diameter, on which is printed in white letters: “CGSL Series V 81, Toronto, Canada”.
World Series V 1981 Button
A white button badge, 5.5 cm in diameter, featuring an eagle and maple leaf logo, across which is printed: “Series V 81 Toronto”.
Gay Softball World Series 1981 Button
A white button badge, 9 cm in diameter, on which is printed: “Gay Softball World Series, Aug. 30-Sept. 5, Toronto C.G.S.L., call us at ...363-8877”.
East Side Story Button
An orange button badge, 4 cm in diameter, on which is printed: “East Side Story CGSL ’81”.
East Side Story Uniform belonging to James Fraser
A yellow and black t-shirt with the name “East Side Story” printed on the front, and the name “Fraser 13” on the back.
Canada Cup '86 T-shirt
A white t-shirt printed with original artwork and the caption "Toronto, Canada, July 3-6 - Canada Cup '86".
Collection Tree
- Cabbagetown Group Softball League