Former Pirates owner Kevin McClatchy is opening up about his personal life like never before.
In an article published in the New York Times, McClatchy admitted he is gay.
He said he kept his sexuality a secret because he worried about the negative consequences in the world of professional sports, where a powerful stigma is still attached to homosexuality.
McClatchy said he hopes his announcement will help change that stigma.
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