New ESPN column today. I’ll add the link when it goes live. tomorrow.
Meanwhile: Great time last night, as Uni Watch auction consultant David Brown and I headed up to the Museum of the City of New York, where we attended the opening reception for Glory Days, an exhibit devoted to New York City baseball from 1947 through 1957. Okay, so this period has been over-mythologized, and the whole “Willie, Mickey, and the Duke” thing gets tiresome, but they had some amazing artifacts on hand (not to mention free hot dogs, Cracker Jack, and beer), so it was totally worth it.
I wasn’t allowed to use a flash, but I still managed to get pretty decent pics, some of the more interesting of which are as follows:
• There were lots of advertising pieces, many of them for cigarettes (always kinda sad to see a cigarette ad from someone who eventually died of a heart attack). Also: a really great uni/equipment-related ad.
• This 1948 Joe DiMaggio jersey had the thickest memorial armband I’ve ever seen. It was added for Babe Ruth, who died that year.
• I found it hilarious that this game-used Mickey Mantle jersey was supplied by a Boston outfitter. Maybe that explains that slightly misshapen-looking chest insignia.
• There was a small display of women’s baseball ephemera — and sure enough, that’s where I spotted A League of Her Own director Penny Marshall, who looked much, much worse than this photo indicates.
• Tons of old programs and yearbooks, as you might expect. Lots of ticket stubs too, like this one from the 1948 All-Star Game (love the use of “Nite” and “Eve’g”), and this one from the 1947 Negro World Series, played at Yankee Stadium. And hey, speaking of the Negro Leagues, did you realize they had their own official ball? I didn’t.
• Lots of Jackie Robinson-related stuff, including a jersey (here’s the tagging), a fascinating plea for tolerance, and an absolutely astonishing letter that Robinson wrote to broadcaster Mel Allen in 1959. It’s eloquent and powerful, and it was easily the most affecting thing I saw in the exhibit. Here’s a larger version, which is easier to read.
• This was meant to be worn as a visor. As you might imagine, I like the color.
• Remember the story that broke a few years ago about the Giants stealing signs during the famous “Shot Heard ’Round the World” game in 1951? This is supposedly the spyglass they used to do it.
• These press passes are almost as cool as a Uni Watch membership card. Ditto for this Knot-Hole Gang I.D. card.
• Most references to the Ebbets Field scoreboard refer to the famous Abe Stark ad along the bottom. But until I saw this photo, I didn’t realize that the h and e in “Schaefer” were rigged up to indicate a hit or error.
• Here’s an Ebbets Field usher’s uniform, complete with team patch and I.D. button.
• Why was this Johnny Podres jersey torn? Read the answer here.
• Gorgeous sleeve patch on this 1951 Yankees jersey.
• Although technically outside of the exhibit’s 1947-57 purview, there was a little nook devoted to the Mets, including a ticket stub from their first home game and Gil Hodges’s 1968 contract (here’s the second page).
And so on. A must-see for New Yorkers (and for member Don Schafer, who’s gonna be in town this weekend), the exhibit runs through the end of the year, and admission is free from 5pm to 9pm today through Saturday. Don’t miss.
Membership Update: Thanks to some truly Herculean labors by Scott Turner (and some not inconsiderable efforts by myself), almost every single uniform number on the Uni Watch membership roster is now linked to a card design. Some of them are real doozies, too, as you can see in the card design gallery (my favorite so far: Mark Mayall’s shout-out to Roger Bannister, which was a special request we were happy to fulfill). My apologies to Michael King, who I added to the roster weeks ago but whose card design somehow slipped through the cracks until I realized the oversight last night. We’re taking care of it right now, Michael — mea culpa.
Any card that’s been designed but not yet printed will be going to the printer today, and I expect to get many of them out in the mail by Saturday, with the rest by next Monday. This project continues to be really sensational on several different levels (I’m continuing to learn a lot about uni number typefaces) — much more successful than I had envisioned. Thanks again to all, and keep those sign-ups coming.
Uni Watch News Ticker: Reprinted from yesterday’s comments: There’s a Tennessee track star whose visual signature is her striped socks. Full details here. … Regarding the Israel Baseball League, Nate Budziszewski notes that the Netanya Tigers logo looks a lot like this. … Bizarre scene yesterday in Madrid, as David Beckham suited up for a practice session of American football. Full photo gallery here. … Iowa State apparently has new yellow pants (as spotted by Jason Hack). … Tim Bennett notes that Alan Embree’s uni number appears to be slightly off-center. “It bugged me so much,” he adds, “I missed seeing the game-winning homer in Tuesday night’s game because I was pausing the DVR and taking these pictures with my cell phone.” … Our friends at No Mas have arranged a really interesting event tonight. Based on the NBA draft, it will feature 500 scratch-off tickets, 105 Warhol-esque portraits and a Ping-Pong ball machine. For full details, check out this article, which I wrote for today’s New York Sun.
#1 by Robert on 06.27.07 9:08 am |
The yellow Iowa State pants are terrible. Just when one Big XII team (the Aggies) gets past the shiny, stripeless pants look, another gets bogged down further. There are a lot of cool things that can be done with red and yellow, but ISU’s disaster is not one of them.
#2 by Anthony C. on 06.27.07 9:09 am |
Paul-
The link for the Glory Days exhibit goes to a page that does not exist. Just thought you would like to know.
#3 by Trav on 06.27.07 9:15 am |
Iowa State is going to completely overhaul their uni’s for the 2008 season. The stripeless yellow pants will only appear this fall…..hopefully.
#4 by Seth H on 06.27.07 9:16 am |
The Manufacturers Hanover sign on the old scoreboard at Shea also had the light up “H” and “E” for official scoring rulings.
#5 by Elena E on 06.27.07 9:20 am |
Great photos from the exhibit, Paul. Wish I could go. Just got back from 4 days at Cooperstown, so I’ve done NY for this year.
Yellow uni pants are always a mistake.
I’m still trying to decide on a number for my UniWatch membership card. And waiting for the state legislature to decide on my pay-raise to see what level I can afford.
#6 by Tom C. on 06.27.07 9:20 am |
While we are talking about sports ads. Uniwatch has clearly made me obsessive. Anyone seen the Corona ad on the back of SI from last week? The one with the umpire in beach attire…
Anyway, is it me or does it seem like the two players shown are on the same team, but just with home and road versions of the uniform. Granted, they are solid unis other than solid socks. They are simple road greys and home pinstripes, but they are the same exact color scheme.
Sorry no pics yet.
#7 by Tom C. on 06.27.07 9:23 am |
“solid unis other than solid socks.”
guess I need better adjectives.
#8 by anthony on 06.27.07 9:24 am |
what’s up with the Baltimore Orioles home jerseys? I was watching the game last night and couldn’t help but notice how BIG the chest logo is on Roberts…
#9 by Paul Lukas on 06.27.07 9:25 am |
Fixed.
#10 by Joey Guns on 06.27.07 9:26 am |
Beckham’s wife has been busy as well. In this pic, it looks like she’s catching the ball, not throwing it.
http://img.dailymail...
Very odd thing happened this past Saturday when I was at the Mets/A’s game. A guy from the Dairy Council threw out the first pitch, but he stood on the mound about 2-3 feet BEHIND the rubber! It had to be like a 62 or 63 foot throw. (Obviously it was way short) I’ve never seen that before.
#11 by Alan #44 on 06.27.07 9:26 am |
Mel Allen was a total racist. I recall my grandmother telling me how she had met him once and he made some anti-semitic remarks.
#12 by GoTerriers on 06.27.07 9:28 am |
Not likely since Mel Allen was JEWISH!
#13 by Stuby on 06.27.07 9:29 am |
The Giants honored Rod Beck the other day by putting a 47 on the back of the mound in a different colored dirt. I don’t know if that was only for the one game. Anyone have any pics?
#14 by Joey Guns on 06.27.07 9:29 am |
I posted the David Beckham football uniform picture on Monday at 3 in the comments section. My guess is that picture was taken this past weekend.
#15 by Banker Bill on 06.27.07 9:32 am |
As a Mets fan my entire life, I remember the Manufacturers Hanover sign with the light up H and E - LONG before the days of “Diamond Vision”. Of course, when I started watching, it was about 1978 or so, so there weren’t too many “H”’s for the Mets, but lots of “E”’s
#16 by Jaye on 06.27.07 9:34 am |
That letter should be reason enough to wear a #42 jersey every now and again.
#17 by TBDRO on 06.27.07 9:35 am |
Have fun looking like a McDonald’s, Iowa State.
#18 by Shaftman on 06.27.07 9:35 am |
If possible could someone either “zoom” in on the letter or type the letter out. It was very difficult for me to read. Thanks.
#19 by GoTerriers on 06.27.07 9:36 am |
Sorry to self-refer, but it’s unlikely Mel Allen made any Anit-Semetic remarks. Having been born in the deep south (Birmingham, AL) well before integration and the Civil Rights Movement, he may very well have held some racist opinions.
#20 by Joel Keller on 06.27.07 9:38 am |
What I find amazing about the membership card gallery is how right you and Scott have gotten everything. It just emphasizes how poorly done the numbering and lettering on custom authentic and replica jerseys is sometimes. No white border on the Yankees road jersey numbers? Names on the back? No problem!
Maybe you and Scott should start a “jersey back design” business so people with blank authentics or replicas can get their jerseys customized correctly.
#21 by Elena E on 06.27.07 9:40 am |
The MURTHY 50 UniWatch membership card pictured, in Tequila Sunrise Astros colors, is so ugly it’s cute–kinda like a baby warthog is awwww-worthy.
#22 by Matt B on 06.27.07 9:45 am |
AWESOME Bannister card. I’m planning on signing up soon and was hoping to use a bib number for Eric Heiden’s Lake Placid exploits, but can’t find any good photos. I think I have a good plan B though.
Anyhoo, new Barca jerseys are out. There’s some text encircling the crest that I can’t quite make out. Looks like it sez 1957-2007, which would mark the 50th anniv. of the Nou Camp.
#23 by Jesse Spector on 06.27.07 9:51 am |
Here’s what I don’t get about this Israel Baseball League… that Tigers logo actually spells out “Tygrs” in the Hebrew letters… why wouldn’t they use the Hebrew word (which I’m sure is something else entirely)?
#24 by Stuby on 06.27.07 9:56 am |
I didn’t think Speed Skaters wore bib numbers. Seems like it would slow you down. At least they don’t wear them on the front.
#25 by Bendert on 06.27.07 9:56 am |
That Negro League All-Star game ticket had some very interesting rain out disclaimers at the bottom. Especially where it said if the Yankees game was rained-out it would be pushed back to the same day as the All-Star game which would then be pushed back to the rain-out day.
#26 by Kenny on 06.27.07 9:59 am |
Two of everyone’s favorite things
#27 by Paul Winston on 06.27.07 10:07 am |
That Beckham photo is from a commercial shoot he did with Reggie Bush. They each took turns playing each other’s version of “football.” The ad is for Addidas and will run next month. There is some behind the scenes video here: http://msn.foxsports...
#28 by Mike on 06.27.07 10:09 am |
Aha! Josh Gibson’s home runs were juiced! Or, er, Satchel Paige’s ERA was juiced. Or…oh, never mind.
#29 by Matt B on 06.27.07 10:12 am |
I didn’t think Speed Skaters wore bib numbers. Seems like it would slow you down. At least they don’t wear them on the front.
Just tracked down a video from the IOC website…no bib numbers anywhere.
#30 by Luther Mahoney on 06.27.07 10:17 am |
Re.:Mantle 1954 Jersey.
Although the Mickey Mantle jersey had “‘54″
embroidered on the bottom,I believe that the jersey was made for the 1953 World Series. I have
seen pictures showing the Yankees wearing jerseys
with that particular crest from that series. It
resembles the crest from the home jerseys from 1936-1945.
#31 by JMichaels on 06.27.07 10:18 am |
Buddy Bell and the rest of the coaching staff all have MLB permission to wear number 22 on Sunday as a tribute to the late Buck O’Neill. The Royals and White Sox will also be wearing Negro League uniforms that day, and are giving away a Buck O’Neill Monarchs cap to fans.
Article, scroll down to “Royals catch ‘22′”
Monarchs cap giveaway
#32 by Kip Whiffle on 06.27.07 10:22 am |
Maybe Mel “converted for the jokes.”
Sorry in advance for the bad Seinfeld reference.
#33 by Shaftman on 06.27.07 10:25 am |
You’r an anti-dentite
#34 by Shaftman on 06.27.07 10:26 am |
You’re an anti-dentite
#35 by Ryan B. on 06.27.07 10:27 am |
…always kinda sad to see a cigarette ad from someone who eventually died of a heart attack…
Gil Hodges was from my home town, tiny Petersburg, Indiana. This is totally not uni related, but Hodges belongs in the Hall of Fame. He was a staple of those Brooklyn teams in the 1950s. Hodges had 1001 RBI during the 50s, behind only his teammate Duke Snider and more than Yogi Berra and Stan Musial. By the way, all three of those guys are in the Hall of Fame.
Add Hodges’ short but legendary run as the manager of the Miracle Mets and it’s a no-brainer to me. (Yeah, I’m a little biased. The sign as you enter town says “PETERSBURG - HOME OF GIL HODGES” and as you leave town, you cross the Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge. One of our little league teams every year is known as “Hodges’ Dodgers.” Needless to say, he’s well known here, even 35 years after his death.)
An author named Marino Amoruso wrote a book about Hodges 15 years ago or so. They are some great photos in the book. I’ll try to dig around to find my copy. My personal favorite is the picture of Hodges on Petersburg High School’s basketball team. My grandfather is in the picture, too–he played on the team with Hodges.
The book is worth reading for anyone who is a fan of Hodges, the Dodgers, or Brooklyn baseball.
#36 by Christopher on 06.27.07 10:27 am |
Anytime anyone asks for images from a baseball game (any major sport, really)… you should mention the exact date.
Reason being many of us have MLB.tv (myself included) and can go back into archived games and watch them in their entirety.
So we could easily get a screen cap for you.
Just an FYI! I’m always happy to do it, but I gotta know the exact game…
#37 by Kip Whiffle on 06.27.07 10:28 am |
LOL! “That’s gold, Jerry. Gold!”
#38 by Chris Sk on 06.27.07 10:32 am |
Paul I thought you’d be a little more careful, is the name Don S-C-H-A-E-F-E-R as in the body of the article or S-C-H-A-F-E-R as shown on his membership cards. Maybe you should go work for the Giants:)
#39 by James P. on 06.27.07 10:32 am |
Paul,
Thanks for the info and pictures from that baseball in NYC exhibit! I just told my Brooklyn born father-in-law about it. He was born in 1946, so he was a kid growng up in that time watching the Dodgers and Yankees. I have never heard him say much about the Giants though…
#40 by Stuby on 06.27.07 10:36 am |
I believe it was Monday, June 25th against the Padres. Thanks in advance.
#41 by todd krevanchi on 06.27.07 10:41 am |
since those have been worn over the last few years, i think they are some of the neatest looking jerseys…
i remember you posting that early in the week joey. always neet to see another athlete out of their element. brings me back to this commercial which we discussed a few months back.
http://youtube.com/w...
#42 by Shaftman on 06.27.07 10:46 am |
“Why do they call it Ovaltine? The mug is round. The jar is round. They should call it round tine.”
#43 by Stuby on 06.27.07 10:46 am |
I’m really digging the Wimbledon officials uniforms. I guess Polo started designing uniforms for the officials and ball boys & girls last year as described in this article.
#44 by Chance on 06.27.07 10:55 am |
I found this little gem on eBay - it purports to be a 1966 NFL pennant showing all the team helmets.
http://cgi.ebay.com/...
Not only does it have the Browns’ “CB” logo, but it has a stylized “A” for the Falcons.
A proposed logo, or placeholder? Anybody seen that A before?
#45 by Steve B on 06.27.07 10:56 am |
Hey Ryan B,
Petersburg you say. That’s where my dad grew up, and he would have graduated from high school about ‘51. When did Hodges graduate, mid ’40’s?
I was just in Petersburg a couple weeks ago for a funeral. Not just a small town, but a small world.
Steve
#46 by Paul Lukas on 06.27.07 10:59 am |
That’s enough with the Seinfeld comments — thanks.
#47 by jesus a. torres on 06.27.07 10:59 am |
anyone catch the astros at the brewers last night? around the 6th inning, rick white was on the hill with what looked like a butterfly perched on his cap. might have been just before and after he gave up a grandslam.
#48 by possum on 06.27.07 11:01 am |
Awesome blog today Paul. I’ll be in Manhattan in 2 weeks and will definitely check out the exhibit (and I hate the Yankees!).
#49 by alex on 06.27.07 11:04 am |
So, are throwback jerseys up for consideration as a design (if we ask nicely)? I thought I had finally picked the design i want, but that would throw that totally into chaos.
#50 by Joey Guns on 06.27.07 11:07 am |
So last night the Cubs had a Michael Barrett jersey giveaway day. (There’s also a bobble head giveaway on July 1st to the first 10,000 fans)
Last night, the giveaway was a Majestic Michael Barrett 2007 home jersey to 100 random winners. Did anyone go to this game? That’s an interesting promotion. I wonder if the Marlins do something like that. Basically everyone at the game would get a jersey!
#51 by sleepyfloyd on 06.27.07 11:08 am |
Love the Ebbets Field reference, as well as the one about Shea and the Manufacturer’s Hanover sign (I’d never heard that).
I remember when Camden Yards went up, they made reference to Ebbets and the Schaefer sign, since the “THE SUN” (local Baltimore paper) sign at the top of the main scoreboard also has and H and E that light up separately.
Any other parks do this?
#52 by DJ on 06.27.07 11:10 am |
I didn’t think Speed Skaters wore bib numbers. Seems like it would slow you down. At least they don’t wear them on the front
They wear armbands, I believe (red or white), depending on whether they start in the inside or outside lane on the track. Short-track speed skaters wear number decals on their helmets.
#53 by Stuby on 06.27.07 11:11 am |
Hey Murthy, how come you didn’t go with this Astros uniform back from ‘76?
#54 by Alan #44 on 06.27.07 11:12 am |
My bad. I just confirmed with my Mom, the quick story is that my Grandmother encountered him in the city one day and he was very nasty. He did not make an anti-Semitic remark, but she was upset because of his rudeness. So either way you slice it, he was no angel.
#55 by adr on 06.27.07 11:15 am |
Off topic.
Someone’s posted a rundown with photos of the RBK Edge system displayed at the NHL Entry draft.
#56 by DenverGregg on 06.27.07 11:15 am |
That Negro Leagues All-Star ticket is interesting. No indication when the game was to start. It was just assumed you’d know.
Any idea if there might be a transcript available of the Mel Allen remarks that inspired Robinson’s letter?
This morning I took advantage of one of the fine advertisers on UniWatch Blog and designed and ordered a jersey for myself as manager of my fantasy baseball team, the Paisanos. I’ll post a pic when it arrives.
#57 by Dan D. on 06.27.07 11:16 am |
At Camden Yards the “H” and “E” in THE SUN light up to indicate hit or error.
#58 by hot rodd on 06.27.07 11:17 am |
They showed it on Sportscenter.
It was a dragonfly.. and it was still there after the pitch
#59 by Joey Guns on 06.27.07 11:19 am |
Very cool commercial. I like this one too:
http://www.youtube.c...
Look at 00:19. They show the back of his hockey jersey, and it looks like it says “LE BO” haha
#60 by todd krevanchi on 06.27.07 11:24 am |
not only that but wasnt it allen who, in the movie *61, referred the mick to the doctor for that “shot that will fix you right up!”. resulting in a huge open sore?
“how ’bout that!”
#61 by Shaftman on 06.27.07 11:26 am |
Sorry Paul, just got a little carried away.
Back on point…Is there any way you could “zoom†in on the letter that Jackie Robinson wrote or type the letter out. It was very difficult for me to read. Thanks.
#62 by Frank Mercogliano on 06.27.07 11:37 am |
Gang,
I checked with Paul first on this, and he was cool with it. I have a 1991 New York Mets jersey (no number or name, just a blank) … It’s the road jersey shown here and since I’m a Marlins fan, I’m taking a shot in the dark, but if anyone here has a Marlins jersey and wants a Mets jersey, I’d make a swap. In fact, I’d probably swap for anything LOL (sorry Mets fans). I grew up a Mets fan, but moved to Florida and was there for the birth of the team, and I’ve been a Marlin fan since 1993.
Anyways, if folks are interested at all, let me know at mercfran@isu.edu … it is an authentic jersey that I got for my college graduation…the stitching is nice, and I’ve worn it like twice on jersey days. I do understand the odds of a Marlins fan here (or anywhere) is slim, but I thought I’d take a shot. I can take digital pictures of it when I get home if need be.
Frank
#63 by Ryan B. on 06.27.07 11:40 am |
I believe Hodges graduated in 1941. He was born in 1924.
And yes, Petersburg is a small town, but you correctly do show that it is indeed a small world out there.
Speaking of Hodges…here’s a pic of Hodges with three of his fellow inaugural Mets teammates in 1962. Hodges is second from the left. Anyone recognize the other three (without cheating? :P)
And they /all/ know how to wear a pair of stirrups.
#64 by Paul Lukas on 06.27.07 11:43 am |
If you ask v-e-r-y nicely, and if you can accept that the answer may turn out to be, “No.”… The tequila sunrise was a fun challenge that we couldn’t resist, but we’re actually in pretty good shape right now for many vintage MLB designs — as you can see in the gallery, a few people have gotten Royals powder blues. And vintage NFL is generally pretty easy (as you can see, we honored a request for an orange crush Broncos design). NHL can be trickier.
So yeah, go ahead and ask — worst that can happen is that we’ll say no.
Please DON’T ask for: minor leagues, CFL, NBA, soccer, rugby, NCAA — those are all out of bounds for now.
#65 by Stuby on 06.27.07 11:43 am |
I got Don Zimmer and Roger Craig (3rd and 4th from left, respectively). Can’t get the far left.
#66 by Paul Lukas on 06.27.07 11:46 am |
Did you click where it says “larger version”? That one’s very clear and legible.
#67 by Brendan on 06.27.07 11:47 am |
My wife just brought home a replica of the 1951 St. Louis Browns’ cap. It is a Twins Enterprises 100% cotton version from the Cooperstown Collection. My question is what exactly is the benefit to having a wool cap versus cotton? I have had replica versions in wool and found them much less comfortable than these, is it strictly a matter of durability?
#68 by Ryan B. on 06.27.07 11:48 am |
Far left is a player I honestly didn’t know played for the Mets…and I’m a Mets fan. He’s thought of by me, at least, with a different team through most of the 50s.
#69 by Shaftman on 06.27.07 12:01 pm |
I did but it was still a little fuzzy for me…could be my system, but I couldn’t read it.
#70 by Michael Churchill on 06.27.07 12:01 pm |
I don’t know how they were displayed but I can tell you that Eric Heiden’s competition number throughout the 1980 Olympics was #71.
FYI, I found this information from volume 2 of the Official Report which can be found online here.
(I know this ’cause I’m a member of the International Society of Olympic Historians)
#71 by Teebz on 06.27.07 12:22 pm |
Paul crushed my dreams of an NY Islanders Fisherman-esque card.
Ok, Scott did due to the ridiculous lettering and numbering font, but my dreams were dashed. ;o)
Still trying to decide what I want on my card, Paul. Sorry for the delay in signing up. As a side note, can we get those T-shirts in big sizes? XXL or XXXL?
#72 by DenverGregg on 06.27.07 12:25 pm |
Shaftman - here’s a transcription of the body of the letter:
I just heard your interview with Mike Wallace in which you said I had become a crusader.
Your reference to ‘tact and discretion’ sounds so much like those who counsel that the Negro to be liked must be humorous, patient and humble . . . . that a Negro American, regardless of what he does in a particular field, just to be liked must cater to the whims and humors of other people. I have news for you, Mel. The new Negro is no longer grinning when he isn’t tickled and neither does he scratch when he doesn’t itch. You, Mel, and a lot of other people had better dig this fact and apply it to the 3/4’s of the world who are colored people. Your story about Joe Louis leaves me completely cold. I have never heard Joe profess himself to be the leader of the Negro race, nor have I ever made any such claim. Furthermore, I have never called Joe at his camp or any other place and I challenge you to prove that I did.
Lastly, you imply that I was foolish to take up some of the issues I did because, ‘they didn’t amount to anything.’ They may not have meant anything to you and to your friends, Mel, but they have meant a great deal to me and many of the people I know. I think you know, Mel, that I have to do things I believe to be right and not just to please you or anyone else. And I think this is true of any other man, Negro or white, who calls himself a man.
#73 by Chad G on 06.27.07 12:26 pm |
Hey Christopher,
What software do you use to get screen grabs from mlb.tv? I’ve tried using ScreenHunter which is a free program from download.com, but when I use it I just get a black screen. Let me know, thanks.
#74 by tivonia on 06.27.07 12:29 pm |
That paper visor reminds me of the one worn by Vince Lombardi during the first Super Bowl.
#75 by Shaftman on 06.27.07 12:31 pm |
Thank you.
#76 by BCrisp on 06.27.07 12:44 pm |
Texas A&M switched to Adidas from Nike this year. Here’ some details on the deal given by Adidas. Link
Whether you like Adidas or Nike more, you have to admit that this was a great business move for the school.
#77 by Broker75 on 06.27.07 1:12 pm |
the ivy and the FBI??
#78 by Shaftman on 06.27.07 1:16 pm |
My guess is the [sarcasm] tag should have been on regarding the logo creep and the purple in the uni.
#79 by jesse on 06.27.07 1:19 pm |
In response to two previous posts;
The Steelers wear yellow pants, and its totally cool.
The two teams in the Corona add are the Cubs and the Dodgers (the older version w/o names) which I assume were picked because the unis were sufficiently generic that no license fees had to be paid.
#80 by Kris McInnis on 06.27.07 1:23 pm |
….beat me to it.
#81 by jere on 06.27.07 1:26 pm |
Embree’s 41 does look bad, but it is centered, from what I can tell from the photos. Far left edge of the 4 is even with the right edge of the first letter, and far right edge of the 1 is even with the left edge of the last letter. It’s a horrible number to try to center. They really should move it a little to the left, but it is centered.
#82 by Ryan B. on 06.27.07 1:26 pm |
The last player in my mystery picture, or rather the first, from the left, is Frank Thomas, the well-known Pirates OF from the 50s. Then, continuing to the right, is Hodges, Don Zimmer, and Roger Craig, as noted by Stuby.
#83 by Christopher on 06.27.07 1:29 pm |
MLB.tv uses Windows Media Player. You need to configure your WMP to not use overlays. Right-click the screen > Options > Performance > in “Video Acceleration” > Advanced.
In that box unclick “Use Overlay”. You don’t want to use overlays.
You may have to restart MLB.tv and WMP.
Then you can capure with anything, including the ol’ ALT-PRINT SCREEN.
(Disclaimer: don’t call me if this goofs up your WMP. If things don’t work you can probably re-set it. It works for me, that’s all I’m saying)
More info here:
http://labnol.blogsp...
#84 by diz on 06.27.07 1:37 pm |
alternatively, if you open another media player and have any old video or stream paused in it, THEN open the mlb.tv stream in WMP, you can usually PrintScreen off of that.
The key is to have some other video open first, this prevents any other media apps from using overlays
#85 by SWC Susan on 06.27.07 1:42 pm |
So then…. one would have to assume that Oregon’s deal with Nike is MUCH better since they have soooo many different unis and are obviously not coming out of Oregon’s pocket. Wonder what the Longhorn deal includes….
#86 by Teebz on 06.27.07 1:44 pm |
Look on the ‘Net for a free program called “ZapGrab”. It is a little application that copies images from any program. All you do is highlight the image you want and then paste it into MS Paint or whatever.
I use it for all sorts of grabs on Flash-based online press conferences (like the Washington Capitals’ jersey unveiling).
It’s super-easy to use, and it is way easier than configuring a program or opening multiple video feeds.
#87 by Kip Whiffle on 06.27.07 1:46 pm |
#88 by Paul Lukas on 06.27.07 1:52 pm |
The ringers go up to XXL; the solids go up to XXXL.
#89 by SWC Susan on 06.27.07 1:52 pm |
#90 by Luke Larson on 06.27.07 1:54 pm |
curtis grandeson discusses the challenges of staying cool in his blog today. included is discussion of majestic cool base jerseys, and an odd place to store your vegetables.
#91 by Broker75 on 06.27.07 1:55 pm |
Paul,
on your Toronto visit, make sure you visit ‘the Zanzibar’. A Rod did, you’ll see why..
#92 by Jason G. on 06.27.07 2:02 pm |
#93 by DenverGregg on 06.27.07 2:07 pm |
The XXL solid I got is very nice and also bigger than most XXL T-shirts, FWIW.
#94 by jesse on 06.27.07 2:16 pm |
#95 by Marty Met on 06.27.07 2:17 pm |
During the 1962 season, New York Mets centerfielder Richie Ashburn and Venezuelan shortstop Elio Chacón found themselves colliding in the outfield. When Ashburn went for a catch, he would scream, “I got it! I got it!” only to run into the 160-pound Chacón, who spoke only Spanish. Ashburn learned to yell, “¡Yo la tengo! ¡Yo la tengo!” which is “I’ve got it” in Spanish. In a later game, Ashburn happily saw Chacón backing off. He relaxed, positioned himself to catch the ball, and was instead run over by 200-pound leftfielder Frank Thomas, who understood no Spanish
#96 by Matt B on 06.27.07 2:20 pm |
Mike Churchill — thanks for the link. A very cool find.
#97 by JayD on 06.27.07 2:22 pm |
Yeah, I hit it before i hit the Hockey Hall of Fame while in Toronto…..Priorities man!!!!
#98 by Jared Wheeler on 06.27.07 2:23 pm |
does anyone have a shot of the White Sox uniform demo’s from the 1980’s. I beleive there were five styles that were put out and non made the cut. I have only seen them in black and white..any help would be great. thank you
#99 by Chance on 06.27.07 2:27 pm |