# Source note — York Revolution Pride Night jersey forfeit Facebook post

Captured: 2026-08-30
Original URL: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CQCdRmd9t/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Resolved Facebook group/permalink: MOOSE ON THE LOOSE, permalink 1885524242831425
Visible author: KJ Ives
Visible post age at capture: 48m

## Preserved Facebook material
- `facebook-post-image.png` — viral image claiming “A Pennsylvania minor league baseball team was declared the loser after all the players REFUSED to wear Pride-themed jerseys.”
- `facebook-visible-post-and-comments.txt` — visible public shell, engagement counts and three visible comments.
- `yt-dlp.stderr.txt` — media extractor could not parse the Facebook post.

## Supporting/contrasting source trail
- York Revolution official club statement, June 17, 2026.
- AP/ESPN report, June 18, 2026.
- People report, June 18, 2026.
- USA Today report, June 18, 2026.
- ABC27/WHTM local report and Rainbow Rose Center statement excerpt.
- Advocate and Sports Business Journal coverage.

## Editorial caution
This source-check preserves a public political/culture-war meme without endorsing abuse toward players, LGBTQ people, staff, fans, or commenters. The verifiable record says several players refused the jersey; PBC did not find proof that all players refused.