BRONX, N.Y. - The New York Yankees became the final team in Major League Baseball to honor the LGBTQ community before their game Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. 

"I am gay. It's pride. It's the 50th year since Stonewall and the fact that the Yankees are finally doing this, it is a really big deal," said one fan. 

Doing so in typical Yankee’s fashion, the organization unveiled a plaque in the stadium’s monument park commemorating the 50th anniversary of the uprising at the Stonewall Inn, events which sparked the modern LGBTQ movement. 

"To have a sports organization that is probably the most famed sports organization in history do this for us. And I think it means even more that a sports organization is making us visible by having a permanent plaque," said Stacey Lentz one of the Co-Owners at the Stonewall Inn.

The Yankees have honored others for their role in breaking barriers. Baseball player and civil rights activist Jackie Robinson as well as global leader Nelson Mandela also have plaques monument park.

"This baseball franchise it has been long standing with history and tradition and now we can add a beacon to welcome all walks of life and all people," added Brian Cashman, General Manager of the New York Yankees.

As a part of the festivities the recipients of the $10,000 Yankees Stonewall Scholarship were recognized on the field ahead of the first pitch. The students, one from each borough, are the inaugural class of the initiative, selected in part for their “demonstrated academic achievement" and "impactful support for the LGBTQ community."

"These are students that have overcome some real obstacles and to be recognized for who they are and given a pathway to colleges education. It is a big deal," said Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza.

Members of the NYPD Gay Officers Action League presented the honor guard, which included the pride and transgender flag for the national anthem.

"It represents a lot of progress two of the oldest institutions in our country and in our city, the Yankees, the NYPD. This is a really special night so honored to be a part of it," said GOAL President Brian Downey.

While the Yankees could not confirm they would have a pride themed night next season, they did promise to continue awarding and honoring five more students a part of the Yankees-Stonewall Scholar initiative.