The Orem Owlz, a minor league team affiliated with the Los Angels Angels, canceled the event — which would have featured clips from Seinfeld and “wonder bread on burgers with mayonnaise” — amid mounting backlash.
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The Owlz had scheduled the event for Aug. 10, but issued a statement Friday saying that "in light of recent tragic events" the team's "intentions have been misconstrued. For that, we sincerely apologize."
The statement was apparently referencing the racially-motivated killing of nine black people in a historic Charleston, South Carolina, church on Wednesday.
According to the Owlz's statement, the goal of the event was "to have fun and make fun of everyday normalcies."
Other promotional events include "Back Hair Night," "No Limits Night," and a scout night.
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