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Five Tampa Bay Rays players decline to wear LGBTQ+ logo on uniform
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At least 5 Tampa Bay Rays players refuse to wear pro-LGBTQ rainbow
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5 Tampa Bay Rays players decline to wear LGBTQ Pride-themed jerseys
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At least 5 Tampa Bay Rays players refuse to wear pro-LGBTQ rainbow
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At least 5 Tampa Bay Rays players refuse to wear pro-LGBTQ rainbow
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5 Rays Players Refused to Wear Pride-Themed Uniforms. This is Why
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5 Rays Players Refused to Wear Pride-Themed Uniforms. This is Why
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