The Cubs are investigating a fan for using "what appears to be an offensive hand gesture that is associated with racism" during the broadcast of Tuesday's night's game at Wrigley Field against the Marlins.
The fan made the so-called "white power" gesture behind field analyst Doug Glanville's back on NBC Sports Chicago's telecast.
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Glanville, who is black, played for the Cubs during part of a nine-season MLB career.
"Such ignorant and repulsive behavior is not tolerated at Wrigley Field," Cubs president of business operations Crane Kenney said in a statement released early Wednesday morning. "We are reviewing the incident thoroughly because no one should be subjected to this type of offensive behavior."
Kenney says in the statement that "any individual behaving in this manner will not only be removed from the ballpark, but will be permanently banned from Wrigley Field."
MLB last month launched an investigation into racist messages sent to Cubs reliever Carl Edwards Jr. through social media.
Here is Kenney's entire statement, via the Cubs:
"We are currently investigating an incident that occurred during the Cubs’ May 7 broadcast on NBC Sports Chicago while reporter Doug Glanville was on the air. An individual seated behind Mr. Glanville used what appears to be an offensive hand gesture that is associated with racism.
"Such ignorant and repulsive behavior is not tolerated at Wrigley Field. We are reviewing the incident thoroughly because no one should be subjected to this type of offensive behavior.
"Any derogatory conduct should be reported immediately to our ballpark staff. Any individual behaving in this manner will not only be removed from the ballpark, but will be permanently banned from Wrigley Field."
