New ESPN column today — here’s the link. Plus I also have a review of last night’s No Mas event on today’s Page 2 index page.
Meanwhile: Great little uniform-related episode in the 4th inning of Tuesday night’s Cubs/Rockies game, when Chicago pitcher Ted Lilly was due to bat but was momentarily AWOL, leading to some good uni-centric chatter from Cubbies announcers Bob Brenly and Len Kasper:
Brenly: Because Felix Pie [the previous batter] swung at the first pitch, Ted Lilly’s not ready to take his at-bat right here. Takin’ care of some business up the tunnel there, in the Cubs’ clubhouse. [Lilly emerges from the dugout and hustles up to the plate.] Now he’s gonna sprint up there.
Kasper: Y’know, I wonder if he changed his jersey, which I know Carlos Zambrano does. [Lilly fidgets with his uniform as he steps into the batter's box.] Kinda grabbin’ his top button there. We only know about Carlos because of the brawl against the Padres — he came out and didn’t have his belt buckled.
Brenly: We were probably fortunate the brawl didn’t happen, say, five minutes sooner. No telling what Carlos would’ve been wearing as he came out of the tunnel. Or not wearing. [Camera offers a close-up of Lilly's midsection.]
Kasper [chuckling]: Belt buckle’s fine. Does Ted normally wear batting gloves? [Yes. -- PL] For some reason he just looks different than I’m used to seeing him at the plate.
Brenly: I’m not so sure he has any undershirt on at this point. [Camera shows that Lilly, who'd been wearing a white undershirt in the top of the inning, now appears to be undershirt-free. He continues to fidget and fuss with his jersey.] Usually you can see the collar of the undershirt right there in the nape of the neck, but it doesn’t look like he has an undershirt on right now. May have been interrupted in mid-change. You know, it’s not unusual for starting pitcher, Len, to change undershirts three or four times in the course of a ballgame. You start to perspire out there on the mound, as hard as you’re working. The undershirt gets heavy and wet, restricts your movements a little bit. [Lilly grounds out and fidgets with his jersey one last time.]
Kasper: Well, Ted Lilly might go back and get dressed again.
This reminds me of Game 5 of the 1969 World Series, which featured a slight delay when Frank Robinson was due to bat (I’m fairly certain it was the 6th inning) but was nowhere to be found. He eventually popped out of the dugout while still tucking in his jersey, with his shirttail tag clearly visible. This game shows up on TV from time to time. Anyone got it on video?
(Special thanks to John Lanctot, who brought the Lilly sequence to my attention.)
Uni Watch News Ticker: The President isn’t the only one who gets free uni-related swag — Chief Justice John Roberts got an MSU hockey jersey during the team’s recent visit to DC, which I guess means he has to recuse himself from any college hockey-related cases that reach the Supreme Court (with thanks to Christopher Drouin). … Reprinted from yesterday’s comments: Buddy Bell and the rest of the Royals coaching staff will wear No. 22 on Sunday, as a tribute to Negro Leagues stalwart Buck O’Neil. … Check out the gorgeous ribbed collar and cuffs in this shot of Ernie Banks. No wonder he wanted to play two! … I swear, is there something in the Shea Stadium water or what? From yesterday’s New York Times: “Several players wore orange T-shirts beneath their jerseys [Tuesday] night that featured a likeness of Bozo the Clown and the words, ‘Enough!’ on the front and ‘There ain’t a big top big enough for this circus’ on the back.” As I’ve said too many times before, why not just dress the team like clowns and get it over with already? … Brinke Guthrie notes that Roger Federer is wearing signature sneakers at Wimbledon. The four Swiss emblems represent Federer’s four staight Wimbledon titles. … I get my health insurance through these guys. As you can see, their web site is very plain-looking, as are all their mailings and other graphics. So I was surprised to see them running this ad on the subway yesterday. I mean, geez, does it remind you of anything? … Great article here about managers’ and coaches’ attire (with special get-well thanks to Tessa, who sent in this contribution from her hospital bed). … From yesterday’s comments: Bill Belichick appears to have initial-inscribed shorts. … Aqua Paradiso is an Italian mineral water with a winged-angel design motif. They also sponsor a volleyball team, whose players are forced to wear the wings in an unfortunate location (nice find by Jeremy Brahm). … Manny’s latest stunt (as reported by Jere): wristbands in honor of hs hairdresser (yes, the numbers don’t match, but the name does — maybe they couldn’t make a three-digit wristband). … Interesting, if somewhat outdated, find by Ethan Rowley: Some teams in the IWFL — that’s Independent Women’s Football League, dummy — have used old uniforms donated by NFL teams. And if you think NFL uniforms are too big to be worn by women, think again.
#1 by Dane on 06.28.07 8:14 am |
I would say that subway ad looks more like the new Vanilla Coke Zero packaging:
http://www.nowpublic...
#2 by Kel on 06.28.07 8:18 am |
The “four Swiss emblems” link isn’t working, Paul.
And as for the Mets? I still have loyalty to them, but their uniform disasters are just pitiful.
#3 by Elwood on 06.28.07 8:22 am |
Was Ted Lilly in the can or something? I remember in one of Jay Johnstone’s books he told a story about having an awful case of the trots because of some bad Mexican food, and Tommy Lasorda (who was annoyed at him, the two had silly fights from time to time) wanted him to pinch hit. Johnstone cinches up his pants, bolts out to the field, grabs a bat, and then hits a home run.
#4 by Ben on 06.28.07 8:27 am |
Love that MSU jersey! Seems shiny, though – anyone know what is it made of and if I can get one?
#5 by Paul Lukas on 06.28.07 8:27 am |
Kel said:
There was a bad code that had messed up that whole sentence. Now fixed.
#6 by Roger on 06.28.07 8:32 am |
Those Paradiso shorts rhyme with day.
I gotta get a pair.
#7 by Robert on 06.28.07 8:37 am |
So was Lilly wearing an undershirt when he returned to the mound?
#8 by Joey Guns on 06.28.07 8:41 am |
More wardrobe controversy at Wimbledon:
http://www.thesun.co...
#9 by John O'Hare on 06.28.07 8:43 am |
Interesting that Joe Torre was interviewed about wearing a uniform in the dugout when he himself rarely wears his official jersey. How can they retire his number when he never wears it? If I was in charge, I would mandate that all managers and coaches have to wear a jersey instead of those horrible looking “official” team wear. That goes for you too, Rick Peterson. Wear your jacket if you want, but a jersey better be on underneath!
#10 by Kip Whiffle on 06.28.07 8:51 am |
I’ve heard the J-E-T-S will wear blue and gold Titans throwback uniforms for one game this season. Can anyone confirm that information? Has anyone seen pics?
#11 by Joel Keller on 06.28.07 8:53 am |
Torre wears the uniform top about 75% of the time (he was wearing one last night). At least he’s not as bad as Terry Francona, who just wears a big baggy sweatshirt to every game.
Of course, there’s Tom Coughlin’s typically humorless response to the question: “Do I get any extra timeouts or extra points for it?” Coughlin said. “Is there any reason I should do that?”
Boy, the guy must be a barrel of laughs at parties.
#12 by bosox28 on 06.28.07 8:55 am |
the weird thing about Manny’s wristband is that it looks like it is missing the “s”…if we go by the jersey that his hairdresser is wearing, it should say “LMONSTRO”…but it looks like his wristband says “LMONTRO”…maybe I’m seeing things
#13 by JFL on 06.28.07 8:59 am |
Lilly was not wearing an undershirt when he went back to the mound the next inning (5th), because he made the second out, and by the time he got back to the dugout it was almost time to go pitch again. I cant remember if when he came out for the 6th he was wearing an undershirt.
#14 by Stuby on 06.28.07 8:59 am |
Manny has a hairdresser? Who knew?
#15 by Pisto on 06.28.07 9:06 am |
The No Mas Lottery mentioned in yesterdays blog was a big success last night. I walked out with Chris Webber (#18 pick) and Danny Ferry (#96 pick). Great stuff!
#16 by Shaftman on 06.28.07 9:10 am |
Paul,
You and I will have to agree to disagree. I love the orange undershirts that the some of the Mets wear. But I think we’re missing the bigger picture. The reason they can wear the orange is because for the last 4 games they have worn BLUE caps at home for weekday night games. Let’s not look a gift horse in the mouth.
#17 by Paul Lukas on 06.28.07 9:20 am |
Shaftman said:
The main problem with an orange undershirt is that it’s not a blue undershirt, which is what they should be wearing.
But my comment was more about what was printed ON the undershirts. Who the hell would wear that?
#18 by jere on 06.28.07 9:24 am |
bosox28 said:
In my blog entry yesterday when I posted those shots, I did note this. But yeah, you’re right. No S on the wristbands.
#19 by Shaftman on 06.28.07 9:28 am |
Paul Lukas said:
As long as they win they can wear NYC Dept of Sanitation , Bozo the Clown or even Otto on an orange t-shirt if they want to as long as they wear their home cap (all blue) at home and their road cap (black cap / blue brim) on the road and ditch the all black jersey’s.
#20 by Shaftman on 06.28.07 9:28 am |
Hey paul, my last post got eaten by the Spam Monster. Can you fix that? Thanks.
#21 by jere on 06.28.07 9:36 am |
Joel Keller said:
Francona has problems with his circulation, which requires him to wear warm clothing over his jersey. We did get to see his #47–at the ring ceremony.
#22 by Roger Vick on 06.28.07 9:42 am |
Kip Whiffle said:
This is untrue — I just called the Jets. They will, however, be wearing open-ass leather chaps when they take it up the tail from the Patriots later this year.
#23 by Sage Confucius on 06.28.07 9:43 am |
I agree about what’s on the Mets’ shirts. I’m hoping there’s some inside joke about it. If not then it’s just pathetic.
Kudos to Tessa for exhibiting a new level of uni obsession. Keep the gown closed and get home soon.
#24 by Shaftman on 06.28.07 9:46 am |
Roger Vick said:
But we wore that last year.
#25 by Stuby on 06.28.07 9:48 am |
jere said:
I think this at least looks a lot better than this and especially this. I still think it would look way better if he wore the fleece under the jersey, though.
#26 by Eric on 06.28.07 9:48 am |
That subway ad reminds me of the album cover to Steely Dan’s Aja.
#27 by Jason on 06.28.07 9:53 am |
So I went to the IWFL website and looked at the teams. Does the logo for the Southern Maine Rebels
http://www.southernm...
Remind you of anything?
http://en.wikipedia....
Not only are they women playing football, but they make a nerdy Star Wars reference with their logo. Nice. :)
#28 by Broker75 on 06.28.07 9:54 am |
Stuby said:
Manny needs a weed whacker.
Ain’t no hairdresser gettin near that nest.
#29 by Stuby on 06.28.07 9:57 am |
Eric said:
I like how the ‘F’ and ‘U’ are highlighted at the top of the ad.
#30 by Matt B on 06.28.07 10:08 am |
I know it’s tradition etc etc etc, but I find managers wearing field uniforms (and cleats!) totally silly. Unless you’re on the 25-man roster, wear street clothes.
#31 by possum on 06.28.07 10:08 am |
Shaftman said:
The only NFL throwbacks I’ve heard of are the Steelers with the yellow helmets and the Eagles in a weird aquamarine/yellow combo.
#32 by Joel Keller on 06.28.07 10:11 am |
Broker75 said:
I love how Manny’s helmet stands high on his head because of all the hair that’s crammed under it.
#33 by Teebz on 06.28.07 10:14 am |
I agree with Sage. Get well soon, and get home for hockey, Tessa! :o)
#34 by Robert on 06.28.07 10:17 am |
Matt B said:
Wouldn’t coaches look a tad silly hitting fungos in khakis and a polo shirt?
#35 by bj in gainesville on 06.28.07 10:25 am |
Matt B said:
when did managers start wearing spikes? I know a vast majority wear trainers and turf shoes, but I don’t think spikes would be ideal for walking around in the dugout…
#36 by Quint on 06.28.07 10:37 am |
bj in gainesville said:
Jim Leyland’s known for wearing spikes, but there are few, if any, others who do.
#37 by James P. on 06.28.07 10:40 am |
count me as one of those who think baseball managers should wear the jersey and not a jacket/pull-over/sweater.
Just found out that my Alma Mater, Louisiana Tech University, is moving to Nike and will get new unis for this upcoming football season. Fortunatly, they will not be the F-ed up Nike unis, but a Red, White, and Reflex Blue version of LSU’s current Nike unis–which is a style LA Tech has been wearing since before the Blonde Bomber was there. The only drawback is the Swoosh will be on the uniforms now…
I’m sure the men’s and women’s basketball unis will get a makeover, and that sould be interesting…
#38 by Joe H on 06.28.07 10:42 am |
Look at this beauty!!!!
#39 by Anthony Verna on 06.28.07 10:42 am |
Someone needs to tell Bob Brenly the nape is the BACK of the neck.
http://www.m-w.com/d...
#40 by Ben on 06.28.07 10:44 am |
David Ortiz has also been wearing the LMONSTRO wristband.
#41 by Anthony Verna on 06.28.07 10:48 am |
I also never made the connection to the Freelancers’ Union ad and the Coke can. And side-by-side, I just didn’t see it. The waves look different.
Also, my favorite mineral water from Italy? Verna, of course.
http://www.acqua2o.i...
#42 by R9bb on 06.28.07 10:50 am |
Oden chooses 52
http://www.yardbarke...
#43 by diz on 06.28.07 10:51 am |
Joey Guns said:
*more rubbish newspaper talking rubbish
Love how they don’t seem to realise that she’s probably just wearing shorts so that she doesn’t expose her underwear. LIKE ALL THE OTHER FEMALE PLAYERS AT THIS TOURNAMENT.
#44 by SWC Susan on 06.28.07 10:52 am |
Jason said:
While most are pretty good logos that follow all the rules, there are some really weak ones. Having compiled quite a collection with over 300 logos for over 200 teams, I have been working on an all-inclusive women’s tackle football logo website.
SWC Susan said:
And by the way, there are no women’s football unis… so, there was always a little extra pouch of fabric up front in the pants!
#45 by Roger on 06.28.07 10:54 am |
Quint said:
I, for one, would wear spikes in a dugout. With all that tobacco, saliva and phlegm, I would want the soles of my shoes to be propped up by half an inch with metal blades. If it wasn’t so awkward, I would wear them at work, just to stand infront of the urinals.
Think about it. Your rubber sole is smashing into a puddle that is a petri dish of nasty. You then go home, and tromp around the carpet that your two year old plays on.
No thanks.
#46 by Seth H on 06.28.07 10:57 am |
Oden chooses 52
http://www.yardbarke...
What wonderful grammar and spelling in Oden’s post. All graduates of TOSU must be very proud.
#47 by jp on 06.28.07 10:57 am |
Maybe Manny should worry more about going 0-5 and allowing the Sox to get swept by the Mariners than he should about his hair???
#48 by James P. on 06.28.07 10:59 am |
From MLB’s Official Rules of Baseball:
Rule 3.15
No person shall be allowed on the playing field during a game except players and coaches in uniform, managers, news photographers authorized by the home team, umpires, officers of the law in uniform and watchmen or other employees of the home club.
I know it was a rule back in the early days of baseball that the manager had to be in the team uniform, but I can not find a rule that specifically states this. If you read the rule I just stated, only the players and coaches are to be in full uniform, though to step onto the field, you have to be in full uniform. So, managers should be in full uniform to enter the field, but apparently they don’t have to have the jersey on as long as they have the pants?
#49 by voteprime on 06.28.07 10:59 am |
SI did a biggest NBA draft busts photo gallery. Included in there is Kent Benson, who while playing for Indiana, made the cover of Sports Illustrated in March of ‘76. On the cover, we see him scoring against a Marquette guy. This is probably well known among uni-enthusiasts, but look at that Marquette uniform! The way the jersey top hangs, with the yellow piping, rounded along the bottom. The giant number on the front. The Marquette name along the bottom. It’s pretty cool, and yet also sort of ugly (at least in my opinion).
#50 by Kip Whiffle on 06.28.07 11:01 am |
Near the end of her 2007 video, Houston Texans cheerleader Celina tells us a little about her sock collection. I swear this sports uniform related, and not just an excuse to ogle a hot cheerleader.
#51 by Kip Whiffle on 06.28.07 11:02 am |
Cheerleader link:
http://www.houstonte...
#52 by Stuby on 06.28.07 11:07 am |
Seth H said:
I guess Portland hasn’t retired Buck Williams’ number then.
#53 by possum on 06.28.07 11:08 am |
Seth H said:
That’s what I thought. Somebody should ask him wear his new uniform is.
#54 by Paul Lukas on 06.28.07 11:10 am |
Today’s ESPN column is up.
Also, I have a short review of last night’s No Mas “Lottery” event today on Page 2 (scroll down to where it says “Ewing Goes No. 1″).
#55 by Jean Oliva on 06.28.07 11:23 am |
LMONSTRO is his nickname which is spanish for “the monster”…Im from the Dominican Republic as Ortiz and Manny and it probaly says LMONTRO cause we take out the “s” from every spanish word over here.
#56 by joe on 06.28.07 11:39 am |
JFL said:
Lilly had no undershirt the rest of the game.
#57 by Jeremiah on 06.28.07 11:45 am |
I also am firmly of the belief that baseball managers don’t need to wear double-knit polyester (especially the more rotund of them), but if they must, please ditch the Hefty bag and at least wear the jersey. I don’t like the warm-up look at all.
#58 by John in Athens on 06.28.07 11:46 am |
Paul Lukas said:
Orange is my anti-black.
I try to wear as much orange as possible when I see the Mets at the Ted so that I stand out even more amongst the Chop-When-We’re-Winning types.
Blue and black blend. Orange is a declaration of allegiance!
By the way, does anyone have a suggestion for removing swooshes?
#59 by Shaftman on 06.28.07 11:50 am |
John in Athens said:
is it emboidered or silk screened?
#60 by Chad G on 06.28.07 11:51 am |
I posted this last night, but late. The Mets have worn blue caps 5 games in a row. I don’t think this has happened since probably 1997. Could this mean that the mlb like how they forced the Mets to wear the BP caps during BP have also mandated that they wear their home caps at home and their road caps on the road?…god I hope so. (knocks on wood)
#61 by Marty Met on 06.28.07 11:55 am |
voteprime said:
My beloved Nets (only until they move to Brooklyn, then I’m DONE with them) have two players on the list, but how could S.I. over look their worst pick – Yinka (Stinka) Dare?
#62 by Ben on 06.28.07 12:03 pm |
Looks like Dave Bush of the Brewers has switched from wearing Pumas http://newyork.yanke... to wearing New Balance Spikes (from yesterdays game)
http://www.jsonline....
#63 by edr on 06.28.07 12:05 pm |
the 1969 worldd series has been on sny as a met classic. frank robinson appeared to be hit by a pitch, but the umpire ruled that he was not. after arguing, he went into the dugout and then came back. not quite sure if he was changing his uniform, or getting treatment
#64 by voteprime on 06.28.07 12:14 pm |
Marty Met said:
Oh yes, Yinka. I think he was excluded because all the people on the list were drafted within the top 10 picks (in fact only 2 members were drafted out of the top 5) and Mr. Dare went #14 in 1994. That year does include a bust of its own though: Jason Kidd. What the heck ever happened to him?
#65 by GBoJackson on 06.28.07 12:17 pm |
Stuby said:
Yeah, they are totally showing how they feel about their customers there Paul.
#66 by GoTerriers on 06.28.07 12:19 pm |
possum said:
Funny, I noticed the spelling and grammar (or lack thereof) too, but what really struck me about the blog (and I read several of the entries) is this: Greg Oden is a young man with extraordinary athletic ability. He has been coached and more than likely has his ass kissed because of it since he was 5 years old. He is about to embark on a career that will provide him and his family financial security in perpetuity. In what has become all too rare an occurrence, he also seems to have none of the sense of entitlement that so many young athletes have today.
Go back to his blog and read the entry about his meeting with Bill Russell, Bill Walton, David Robinson, Patrick Ewing and Bob Lanier. To smack-talk about how he’s going to shatter records and be better than all of those guys (not that anyone will EVER be better than Russell!). Just a sincere appreciation for the time spent and for the opportunity to soak up some knowledge. Also in the entry about his first day in New York, what was the last time you heard an athlete (or any high-profile individual) say a media training session was “fun”.
Greg Oden is a unique talent and a unique individual. Portland, get ready. Something special is coming your way!
#67 by Rich O. on 06.28.07 12:27 pm |
James P. said:
I think you’re reading that wrong. The rule requires players and coaches to be in uniform to be on the field. Managers are no more required to be in uniform than the grounds crew. The rule just allows managers on the field. That’s all it does with regard to them.
#68 by GoTerriers on 06.28.07 12:28 pm |
#69 by Kyle at IU on 06.28.07 12:28 pm |
voteprime said:
Aww, Kent Benson. He’s a total hero here in Bloomington, and it was a poor shame his talents didn’t translate to the NBA.
Looking past that lovely Marquette jersey, you gotta love those striped socks on Benson. Hopefully, someone on the 07-08 Hoosiers will bring that back…
#70 by Mr. Met on 06.28.07 12:29 pm |
Paul Lukas said:
Seriously, who cares about what is written on the undershirt? You can’t see it. If the New York Times hadn’t pointed out what was on the shirts, no one would have known and life as we know it would have just gone on. Everyone would have just assumed that it was a regular orange t-shirt; instead, now that the Times article has come out, suddenly it’s “who the hell would wear that” and “that’s just pathetic”? People, please.
The obsessive study of athletics aesthetics is a fun thing, but sometimes it gets downright silly.
#71 by Mr. Met on 06.28.07 12:32 pm |
Chad G said:
Wow, I never thought of that! That would be great indeed. Sort of like getting dealt a bunch of lemons and making lemonade. Or something like that……
#72 by Mr. Met on 06.28.07 12:38 pm |
Stuby said:
If I recall correctly, a while back someone posted that the Mets were contemplating going to a powder-blue road uni, and that a player (Jon Matlack?) had worn the prototype to the All-Star Game that year (not sure what year it was). Anyone have the info and/or pics?
I second the notion for a column on uni prototypes.
#73 by Mike Engle on 06.28.07 12:41 pm |
Mr. Met said:
Dear Lord, that’s gross. That makes the Mets look blue and orange.
#74 by voteprime on 06.28.07 12:43 pm |
Mr. Met said:
I…I think you might have walked in the wrong door. “UniAmbivilance” is down the hall.
#75 by Richard S. on 06.28.07 12:50 pm |
View the Red Sox themed NASCAR Carl Edwards #99 Lumber Liquidators Ford Fusion at these links:
http://www.lumberliq...
http://www.jayski.co...
#76 by Mr. Met on 06.28.07 12:53 pm |
voteprime said:
It’s not uni-ambivalence (uni-ambivalence?); it’s one thing to say “I don’t like the orange undershirt because it’s not one of their colors”, which I grant you, Paul said. It’s another thing to say “I don’t like the orange undershirt because of the message written on it”, because:
(1) You can’t see it with a buttoned-up jersey,
(2) Until the Times had printed its article, there was no reason for you to assume that it was anything but a sports shirt, ala Nike or Under Armour.
#77 by possum on 06.28.07 1:04 pm |
Mr. Met said:
I think you’re missing the point. They are admitting they are a bunch of clowns. That the team is comparable to a circus.
#78 by Pisto on 06.28.07 1:09 pm |
Paul, did you win anything at the Lottery last night?
#79 by Chad G on 06.28.07 1:14 pm |
Mr. Met said:
I think the wacky undershirts are cool. The players are obviosly wearing them for a reason otherwise why wouldnt they just used fee swag they get from majestic. John Franco wore his dad’s orange NYC dept. of sanitation shirt under his jersey his whole Mets career. Did anyone complain? no, plus it was a nice little story.
#80 by Broker75 on 06.28.07 1:14 pm |
Just heard on ESPN radio Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie has been officially denied the purchase of the Nashville Predators. Now there is speculation that California businessman William (Boots) DelBiaggio is buying the NHL franchise.
Balsillie, the Canadian Research-in-Motion co-founder had reached a US$238-million deal to buy the Predators. DelBiaggio’s original offer reportedly was a less lucrative US$190 million.
DelBiaggio is after a franchise for Kansas City. Get ready Kansas City, the NHL is on its way. And don’t screw it up this time.!
#81 by Ian K on 06.28.07 1:21 pm |
GoTerriers said:
Very good points sir. I have been wanting to pile on Oden too for the poor grammar, etc, and also for the fact that it’s so obvious that college is becoming a one-and-done program. All that talk from Durant and Oden about how “college is great” and “I’m staying all 4 years to win a championship” was BS and we should’ve known it from the start.
But in the end, I can live with all that. I agree that Oden does seem humbled by the greats of the game and he doesn’t feel like he’s the Second Coming and all the NBA teams should bow to him.
And I have a special affinity for the number 52 so maybe I’ll now buy a jersey…
#82 by Mr. Met on 06.28.07 1:22 pm |
possum said:
(1) Seeing as how you are not a member of the ballclub and spent no time in their clubhouse, I’m not quite sure how you can make a statement about what they are saying or “admitting”.
(2) And what does that message on their t-shirt have to do with their uniform? No one has answered that yet.
This is not a Uni-Watch issue. Again, not liking the orange shirt because they should be wearing blue undershirts = a Uni-Watch issue. Not liking the orange shirt not because it’s aesthetically wrong but because of the graphic on the front that you cannot see because the jersey is buttoned over it and therefore doesn’t interfere with how the uniform looks on the playing field= not a Uni-Watch issue.
Let me put it this way: If I said “I don’t like the black armband the Yankees are wearing because it breaks up the symmetry of the uni”, that to me is a Uni-Watch issue. If I said “I don’t like the black armband the Yankees are wearing because they are using it to mourn for Cory Lidle, who I didn’t really care much for”, (which is NOT my POV; I’m just using it as an example) that to me is not a Uni-Watch issue; you’re not really basing your dislike of the armband on how it affects the aesthetics of the uniform, but on your own personal politics and feelings toward the individual being mourned.
So now, if someone says “I don’t like the orange shirts because of the graphic/message they have on them”, what does that have to do with the team’s uniform?
#83 by Tom in Baltimore on 06.28.07 1:30 pm |
John O’Hare said:
Here’s an idea! Instead of retiring Torre’s number, MLB could just ceremoniously retire the managerial smock thus making it inappropriate for other managers to wear it!
#84 by Big O on 06.28.07 1:43 pm |
Tom in Baltimore said:
Great Idea!
#85 by Joey Guns on 06.28.07 1:50 pm |
Big O said:
Maybe it’s just me, but before this year, how often did Torre wear the smock? I almost feel like it was barely ever. This year it’s about 25%, like someone mentioned above. I guess he’s been talking to Terry Francona or John Gibbons too much!
#86 by Dane on 06.28.07 1:50 pm |
I just watched Maria Sharapova’s match at Wimbledon. What the heck was she wearing? Her tennis outfit actually had wings on the back? I saw the swoosh, but I expected either a red bull or the Victoria’s Secret Angels wordmark.
If I find a picture, I’ll link it later.
#87 by Steve on 06.28.07 1:50 pm |
An issue came up at work today that made me curious and I figured I’d ask the only other people that would think about it as well – us who Get It.
If any of you have been to Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, you know that it’s shared between the Steelers and Pitt Panthers. What’s embarrassing (as a Pitt grad), is the utter lack of mutual respect the stadium has for the ‘other occupants’. Pittsburgh is a heavy Steelers town and always will be, but could we at least not spell “Panthers” in the Steelers font? Also, each seat has the Steeler logo on one side and the Panthers logo on the other, which is fair, but now that Pitt has changed their logo, will they have to remold the parts on the seats? Probably not. The question we have is, what processes do stadiums have to go through when teams redesign their identity? Has anyone had experience with this?
#88 by marlowe on 06.28.07 1:56 pm |
James P. said:
Of course Connie Mack who managed the A’s from 1901 – 1950 never wore a uniform
#89 by Teebz on 06.28.07 1:56 pm |
Joey Guns said:
Gotta love the AL East… er, AL Smock division.
#90 by Chance on 06.28.07 2:01 pm |
Steve said:
The Orioles changed their logo since Camden Yards opened, but IIRC they still have the old logo on the seats.
#91 by Chad G on 06.28.07 2:03 pm |
Dane said:
Here is a pic not the greatest though
#92 by jere on 06.28.07 2:23 pm |
jp said:
Yeah, his weird hair really cost the team in 2004. And now, with the Sox having the best record in baseball since May 13th, seriously, he should adopt a more Jeter-like, buttoned up (to the throat–ecchhhh) appearance. Then he and the Sox may finally find success.
#93 by Big O on 06.28.07 2:27 pm |
Chance said:
The scoreboard still has the old birds on top
#94 by Steve on 06.28.07 2:29 pm |
Chance said:
I was actually just at Camden Yards for Orioles/Rockies and took a picture of the seats here. Beautiful and classy.
#95 by Steve on 06.28.07 2:32 pm |
Big O said:
I have a picture of that too, here.
#96 by Big O on 06.28.07 2:33 pm |
Big O said:
Lets try this scoreboard shot
#97 by Shaftman on 06.28.07 2:37 pm |
Big O said:
I thought this was the current logo. Isn’t it?
#98 by Mike Engle on 06.28.07 2:54 pm |
Shaftman said:
Are the Enron logos in Minute Maid Park (Houston Astros’ ballpark, of course) still there?
#99 by James P. on 06.28.07 3:00 pm |
Mike Engle said:
No! All Enron items were removed and were included in the Enron auction back in 2002.
#100 by Donny on 06.28.07 3:01 pm |
Blue Jays pitcher Jordan De Jong’s name on his jersey is spelled with a small capital E followed by a space, something I’ve never seen before.
#101 by Jaye on 06.28.07 3:01 pm |
jere said:
Hahahaha! Wondering what one has to do with the other.
#102 by Joey Guns on 06.28.07 3:02 pm |
The Pirates plan a walk out on Bob Walk bobblehead day this Saturday, to protest the team’s 15 year losing streaks….
http://www.post-gaze...
#103 by schuby on 06.28.07 3:06 pm |
Look at the right side of the page where it shows the starting pitchers. It looks like Randy Johnson still has the sticker on his cap.
#104 by Teebz on 06.28.07 3:08 pm |
Congrats to Frank Thomas on hitting his 500th homerun today in the Metrodome vs. the Twins. It was fitting that he hit it at the Dome considering he hit his first career home run at the ballpark off Gary Wayne while with the Chicago White Sox on Aug. 28, 1990.
The reason I post this? Check out this photo of Thomas taken today. The “O” is another reason those Jays jerseys have got to go. Toroonto, anyone?
#105 by Jason G. on 06.28.07 3:12 pm |
Teebz said:
Congratulations to my favorite baseball player ever for number 500. As far as the Toroonto goes, he should have never been wearing that thing anyway. I have a feeling this will end up being one of those uni cameos Paul talked about a few weeks back. I know that image doesn’t quite compute in my head anyway.
#106 by Broker75 on 06.28.07 3:14 pm |
Teebz said:
Last time I was at a Blue Jay game, I picked up a program, on the cover was A.J. Burnett in motion and his jersey also read Toroonto. numbnuts merchandise geeks.
#107 by Chance on 06.28.07 3:19 pm |
Shaftman said:
Nope – this is.
They changed the bird back in 1998.
The Orioles’ site has a timeline of their logos here, you cen see the two side-by-side.
#108 by Big O on 06.28.07 3:20 pm |
Shaftman said:
This is the current logo notice the bird has a more realistic head. I know it’s minor but there is a difference.
#109 by Anthony Verna on 06.28.07 3:22 pm |
Teebz said:
The Phillies jerseys are like that, too, so there’s an extra l that is buttoned over.
Take a look here:
http://news.yahoo.co...
#110 by Matthew S. on 06.28.07 3:31 pm |
Mr. Met said:
While normally I find myself agreeing with you Mr. Met, I find myself compelled to ask in this instance why you’re the arbiter of what’s relevant to talk about on this site all of the sudden? I think undershirts, whether you can see what’s written on them or not, are certainly part of the uniform (as per the Ted Lilly section of the blog this morning or as per the fact that Justin Morneau wears a hockey t shirt–a Canucks shirt I think–under his uniform). And that several of the Mets wore an orange t shirt with a clown on it is certainly noteworthy based upon that criteria.
#111 by Ian K on 06.28.07 3:32 pm |
Joey Guns said:
I really don’t think it’s the actual Pirate organization that’s planning the walkout, looks like a grass roots project organized by fans.
#112 by jesse on 06.28.07 3:33 pm |
Steve said:
I am actually surprised Pitt gets as much love as they do at Heinz Field. I am continually amazed that the Steelers let Pitt’s band out on the field in the rain (or at all considering how much use that field sees during football season) when they have a professional football game to play the next day. I am even more surprised that the NFL does not step in and put a stop to it before somebody gets hurt playing NFL football in a sandbox.
Also, the WPIAL playoffs are going to out draw the Panthers this year. Have you seen that home schedule? The highlight is Grambling. Seriously. I think they should put Upper St. Clair’s logo on the seats, and let them play their home games there instead. They might sell more tickets.
#113 by Graf Zeppelin on 06.28.07 3:36 pm |
Kip Whiffle said:
HEY! That was MY idea!
#114 by Anthony Verna on 06.28.07 3:40 pm |
jesse said:
*grumbles*
Someone HAD to mention the high school of my first-ever (ex) gf.
*keeps grumbling*
#115 by Broker75 on 06.28.07 3:43 pm |
I just want to clearify, this jersey is no longer being worn by the Wild?
#116 by Josh W. on 06.28.07 3:46 pm |
Stuby said:
Do I see Papi wearing Oakley Thumps in that first picture there? I believe so
#117 by Kip Whiffle on 06.28.07 3:47 pm |
Graf Zeppelin said:
I received an e-mail back from the Jets that said the team definitely will wear the Titans gold and blue throwback uniforms for one home game this season.
#118 by Chris Sk on 06.28.07 3:49 pm |
While reading Paul’s ESPN article he showed the proposed new Islander’s jersey (sweater?). Is there any chance this is some sort of tribute to the 1979 team that won the Cup? You can only see the number on 2 of the jerseys and they are both 79. Somebody with more hockey knowledge may know what the Islanders wore that year. Any similarities?
http://farm2.static....
#119 by Teebz on 06.28.07 3:50 pm |
Broker75 said:
Nope. The red alternate sold better than the green hone jerseys, so the red alternate becomes the new home jersey in 2007-08.
#120 by Marty Met on 06.28.07 3:52 pm |
Joey Guns said:
They should have walked out the first day the Buccos wore those damn awful tomato red vests.
P.S. Mets fans should walk next time Shoenweis comes in to pitch.
#121 by Graf Zeppelin on 06.28.07 3:52 pm |
Steve said:
The seats at KeySpan Park in Coney Island have a similar design — an old-school ballplayer silhouette with the Dodgers’ “B” on one side and the Mets/Giants “NY” on the other. Can’t find a pic online; will take & post one next time I go…
#122 by Teebz on 06.28.07 3:53 pm |
Chris Sk said:
No, Alexei Yashin wore #79. They probably had a pile of jerseys made up for the press conference before he was bought out as he was the captain.
#123 by Graf Zeppelin on 06.28.07 4:01 pm |
Kip Whiffle said:
My thought was that they’d wear them on Thanksgiving Day in Dallas. Partly because teams have usually been wearing retros on T-Day in recent years, and partly because the Titans won all three T-Day games they played, while the Jets are (I think) 0-for-2.
Only downside (potentially) is that the home blues with the white-gold-white UCLA shoulder stripes are much nicer than the stripeless home whites. Look here. Dallas would either have to wear its regular home whites or the white version of its 1960-63 throwback uniform.
Either way, I’d be all for it. I’d also be fine with a NY Titans throwback day at home. As long as they NEVER, EVER wear the green pants, green jersey combo again.
#124 by Broker75 on 06.28.07 4:07 pm |
Teebz said:
cool, thanks, Hey Teebz, recognize this guy? He’s gonna have a tough time ordering alcohol for dinner, looks like he’s only 16yrs old!
#125 by PaddyWaggn on 06.28.07 4:10 pm |
I’m also perturbed that “Not in Service” Pervis Ellison was left off the busts list. #1 pick 1989.
#126 by Graf Zeppelin on 06.28.07 4:11 pm |
Graf Zeppelin said:
Sorry, that should read “stripeless road whites.”
#127 by Steve on 06.28.07 4:13 pm |
#128 by Teebz on 06.28.07 4:14 pm |
Broker75 said:
That guy is also going to have a hard time trying to convince arena staff that he’s an actual player. :o)
#129 by Broker75 on 06.28.07 4:14 pm |
Here’s one for racing fans. I wonder who owns it?
#130 by SWC Susan on 06.28.07 4:14 pm |
SWC Susan said:
SWC Susan said:
Guess the Ballpark at Union Station (I can still dream, can’t I?) had some foresight… they went with generic seat designs.
#131 by Christopher on 06.28.07 4:16 pm |
Anthony Verna said:
Why don’t they find a way to put one of the buttons right in the middle of the logo?
#132 by Broker75 on 06.28.07 4:18 pm |
[slow day at work..] Lord Stanley’s Cup is in the house.
#133 by Teebz on 06.28.07 4:18 pm |
Christopher said:
Or just remove the letters that overlap?
#134 by Kerry on 06.28.07 4:19 pm |
James P. said:
Personally, I don’t really consider having a pretty small (probably white) swoosh on the players’ chests a “drawback”. Who outfitted the Bulldogs (and Lady Techsters) before?
#135 by Luke on 06.28.07 4:19 pm |
Chris Sk said:
I thought those jerseys may have been of Alexei Yashin. But, I don’t think he was ever their Captain, at least not last year. But, I could be wrong. Either way, him and his outlandish contract are also not on the team anymore, which is a shame because those jerseys and the contract would have gone perfect together.
#136 by Joey Guns on 06.28.07 4:20 pm |
Ian K said:
Oops, I meant to put Pirates fans….
#137 by Joey Guns on 06.28.07 4:22 pm |
Chad G said:
People are saying she looked like a swan.
http://www.dollymix....
“Sharapova has been sporting a white dress with frills on the bottom and wing-like ones down the back, the latest in a series of creative outfits the keen designer has worn on court.”
#138 by Mike Engle on 06.28.07 4:22 pm |
Graf Zeppelin said:
Not to be picky, but the NFL does not have home colors/road whites policy. The home team gets to choose its jersey and it is the responsibility of the away team to wear the “opposite” jersey, so that there may be a white team and a colored team. Many teams regularly choose colors at home, but the Cowboys and the Redskins go against the grain so that they can wear their “lucky” whites as frequently as possible.
By the way, NFL alternates are only worn once or twice a year; those dates are arranged in advance. MLB, please take a cue! (Disclaimer: I am a Yankees fan, and perhaps because of this, I am strongly in favor of the baseball jersey matching the baseball pants.)
#139 by Graf Zeppelin on 06.28.07 4:23 pm |
Christopher said:
If you look carefully, on the jerseys worn in the movie The Natural (an excellent design, BTW), there’s a button right in the middle of the “g” in “Knights.”
I think there’s also a button in the “Y” in “New York” on the road jerseys, but I’d have to check…
#140 by Teebz on 06.28.07 4:24 pm |
Luke said:
I disagree. Yashin was the captain when he wasn’t in Nolan’s doghouse or the press box or the hospital ward. The Isles made him the captain because he’s a sulking man-child when he doesn’t get his way.
#141 by James P. on 06.28.07 4:24 pm |
Kerry said:
Adidas was the big shoe contract from 1999-2003, but before then and for the time after, it was Russle Athletic.
As for my “drawback” comment, it was meant to be slightly sarcastic. :)
#142 by Graf Zeppelin on 06.28.07 4:24 pm |
Mike Engle said:
Yea, I know, but I’d already referred to the blues as the “home blues,” so….
#143 by Mike Engle on 06.28.07 4:26 pm |
Kerry said:
Russell Athletic, I think.
Luke said:
Yes, Alexei Yashin was the sorriest excuse ever for a captain last year.
#144 by Shaftman on 06.28.07 4:30 pm |
Luke said:
Yes. He was the captain till he was traded, which made his “issues” even more painful for the fans.
#145 by James P. on 06.28.07 4:31 pm |
#146 by James P. on 06.28.07 4:32 pm |
Mike Engle said:
Heh, I just posted a respons saying that, but it was eaten. Louisiana tech was Russell Athletic till about 1999 when we went to Adidas. That lasted till abotu 2003 and Tech went back to Russell till about 3 monthss ago when they signed with Nike.
crap! fixing the quote
#147 by James P. on 06.28.07 4:36 pm |
SWC Susan said:
Yeah, they were smart enough to know that a corporate sponser might not always be around.
#148 by Broker75 on 06.28.07 4:40 pm |
Teebz said:
I love those jerseys. Both home & away.
#149 by Shaftman on 06.28.07 4:45 pm |
Graf Zeppelin said:
I was actually thinking about this topic the last time I was watching the Yankees play. They have nothing that stretches across the front of their home jeresy, yet they still have the offset button and I didn’t know why. It should only be offset if you are trying to avoid putting the button or the eye through a logo or wordmark.
#150 by Jill on 06.28.07 4:51 pm |
SWC Susan said:
Even though there are no more Enron logos at the Park, there are delivery trucks that drive around Houston with ads for the Astros that say Enron Field on them. They have gigantic Astros tickets on the trucks. Just this week I saw one driving in to work.
#151 by Dwight on 06.28.07 4:55 pm |
These are eyesores?
http://www.nba.com/h...
I like the old school for baseball, but I love the ‘Nique hawk unis. Am I alone?
#152 by todd krevanchi on 06.28.07 4:59 pm |
Dwight said:
agreed. those hawks uni’s were inovative and way ahead of their time.
#153 by Anthony Verna on 06.28.07 5:00 pm |
todd krevanchi said:
I think the Mutombo jerseys were the eyesores.
http://www.nba.com/m...
#154 by possum on 06.28.07 5:05 pm |
Mr. Met said:
(1) You don’t know if I’m a member of the ballclub or not.
(2) If I were a member of the Mets, I’d probably just go ahead and hang myself.
(3) It is uni-related if more than one of them are wearing it.
(4) GO BRAVES
#155 by Mets Fan in Chicago on 06.28.07 5:09 pm |
Graf Zeppelin said:
If memory serves, didn’t the Bears play the Cowboys on Turkey Day a couple years back? And didn’t the Bears wear the orange throwbacks while the Cowboys wore their blue (home) throwbacks?
#156 by Mets Fan in Chicago on 06.28.07 5:13 pm |
Refer to quote #151 – what am I thinking?? The NFL would never let two opposing teams wear dark blue uni’s!!
#157 by Eric on 06.28.07 5:14 pm |
Broker75 said:
Is Kane throwing a baseball or the shot put in that pic? That’s gotta be the worst form by an athlete attempting another sport I’ve ever seen!
#158 by Teebz on 06.28.07 5:27 pm |
Eric said:
Caron Butler, NBA player for the Washington Wizards, threw a first pitch that landed about 20 feet in front of him. That was pathetic.
#159 by GoTerriers on 06.28.07 5:28 pm |
Eric said:
Yeah . .I’m guessing he bounced it . . .not great extension. Front shoulder looks like it flew open and he over rotated.
Good thing he’s a hockey player, ’cause he sure aint gonna help get the Cubbies to the World Series.
#160 by UW justin on 06.28.07 5:33 pm |
GoTerriers said:
But he could possibly be their best option at 5th starter…
#161 by S Bennett on 06.28.07 5:41 pm |
Is there any chance this is some sort of tribute to the 1979 team that won the Cup? You can only see the number on 2 of the jerseys and they are both 79. Somebody with more hockey knowledge may know what the Islanders wore that year. Any similarities?
None. And, BTW, the Isles won their first cup in 1980.
There was a time when the Isles wore orange numbers on their shirts (these pics are of throwbacks, not the original, obviously) and there were the orange alts and hideous fishsticks shirts and a bastard hybrid, but nothing like the unofficial new ones.
At first blush, it looks like an attempt to go with Red Wings-Style alternate sleeves. It ain’t working.
#162 by Teebz on 06.28.07 5:47 pm |
S Bennett said:
Hideous? Please… that jersey was light years ahead of its time. ;o)
#163 by Shaftman on 06.28.07 5:53 pm |
S Bennett said:
You know…those bastard hybrids were awful, but at least management was listening to the fans and tried to make the best of a bad situation (eventually switching back to the original design, with a few tweaks). I always felt good about that.
How awesome was Bossy.
#164 by Shaftman on 06.28.07 5:54 pm |
Paul or Vince…
My posts keep getting eaten again…please help (I’m only using a few links in them, I swear).
#165 by Graf Zeppelin on 06.28.07 6:00 pm |
Mets Fan in Chicago said:
There have been a few T-Day games where both teams have work dark-colored throwback unis, but they’ve always been different colors; Patriots-Lions (red vs. blue) and the Bears-Cowboys game you mentioned (orange vs. blue) immediately leap to mind. They couldn’t very well do that, though, if both teams had blue jerseys.
The whole white-vs.-dark color thing is a product of the TV era; in the old days you’d see red-vs.-blue or somesuch all the time. Early black & white TVs obviously could not show that, hence one team would always wear white. There’s really no significant need for it anymore, so long as the jersey colors are sufficiently different to be distinguishable; in a Raiders-Steelers, Jets-Packers, Chiefs-49ers or Patriots-Cowboys game, for instance, one team would have to wear white.
#166 by S Bennett on 06.28.07 6:00 pm |
Hideous? Please… that jersey was light years ahead of its time. ;o)
Teebz, you know a lot about hockey stuff, I’ll grant you that. But on this one….
#167 by SWC Susan on 06.28.07 6:19 pm |
Jill said:
I think they are Gallery Furniture trucks. I have seen others from maybe… car races? that are years old.
#168 by Kyle at IU on 06.28.07 6:21 pm |
#169 by Brett on 06.28.07 6:22 pm |
So, if MLB is forcing the Mets to wear the new craptastic BP hats, are they forcing the Angels to wear them as well, or are they letting them use last years still?
#170 by Chad G on 06.28.07 6:44 pm |
First off, as a marching band guy myself, it would be absurd to somehow prohibit the band from taking the field to improve the field conditions. I think the Rooney’s are smart enough to know how big a part of college football the band is. Besides, they should’ve just given Pitt a new stadium.
Now, if field conditions are really that bad, rip it up and put the fieldturf down. I’ve been on that stuff in all sorts of weather conditions and, apart from having a bunch of wet, rubber pellets stuck to your clothes, there is nothing wrong with the stuff.
When I was in the Blue Band at Penn State they didn’t let us march on the stadium’s field when it was raining. That field is immaculate though. I can totaly understand them no letting us march too, because after a few days of practice our practice field would look like graph paper.
#171 by Mike Engle on 06.28.07 6:55 pm |
Brett said:
How could they? New Era can’t even enforce the wool caps and the polyester caps. I guess you can’t wear game hats during practice, and no practice caps during games (that means you, Kenny Rogers!) Besides, the Angels NEVER EVER wore the do-rag caps.
Not to pile on, but those hats are pathetically awful. I tried one on once. With the inconsistent feel around the circumference of the cap, it felt like I had holes in the cap. Stupid side panels. They look dumb and feel bad.
#172 by Manzell on 06.28.07 7:38 pm |
Anyone notice – the Jersey the folks in the Blazer’s war room held up with Oden’s name on it was #52? What’s the significance?
#173 by Chad G on 06.28.07 7:42 pm |
Manzell said:
Oden said yesterday that, that is what he wanted his number to be. See comments made earlier in the day
#174 by Joey Guns on 06.28.07 8:08 pm |
Anybody know about this sports medicine patch on Keith Bullock’s jersey?
http://sportsillustr...
#175 by Chris on 06.28.07 8:12 pm |
I really wish the Devils would adopt this jersey as their new jersey next year. Replace the green with black and it’s classic.
#176 by susan on 06.28.07 8:22 pm |
Lance Berkman going with the pajama look tonight… Odd since he always shows sock.
#177 by susan on 06.28.07 8:25 pm |
susan said:
Oh… guess he wore the pajama style the other night for his 11th HR.
#178 by allen on 06.28.07 8:27 pm |
bj in gainesville said:
bobby cox does.
#179 by Johnny O on 06.28.07 8:38 pm |
Has anyone else seen Jokim Noah at the NBA Draft? Holy Crap!!!!! What is he wearing? It is kind of cool, but kind of dorky…
Noah at draft
Noah again
Noah Old School bow tie
#180 by Johnny O on 06.28.07 8:40 pm |
Sorry Gator fans… it obviously should be Joakim Noah. I can’t spell today.
#181 by possum on 06.28.07 8:40 pm |
Joey Guns said:
Obviously a sponsor of the team…
#182 by Luke Larson on 06.28.07 8:44 pm |
joakim noah looks EXACTLY like bizzy bone.
also… the hawks new home jerseys look pretty sharp in person.
#183 by Sam on 06.28.07 8:44 pm |
Did anyone else see those new Sixers jerseys behind Sal Palantonio? Red jerseys that say “Phila” across the front? Are these new?
#184 by Matthew S. on 06.28.07 8:58 pm |
susan said:
Bill Brown and Jim Deshaies mentioned this in the first inning (along with the fact that Berkman hit a 430 ft. HR in Milwaukee yesterday with his socks up) and again in the third inning with Jeff Bagwell in the booth. All three talked about how several Astros often hike up the pants legs and show sock when the team is in a slump, but that they appear to be doing the opposite now. I’ve never seen Berkman’s pants so baggy, even when he wears them down.
#185 by Robert on 06.28.07 9:06 pm |
Johnny O said:
I vote for not cool, just dorky.
#186 by GoTerriers on 06.28.07 9:15 pm |
Robert said:
He’s got a whole Sideshow Bob thing going on too, which makes it look even worse!
#187 by Jim on 06.28.07 9:17 pm |
todd krevanchi said:
OK, this may not be uni-related per se, but I LOVE the “columns” outside the Hawks stadium shown at the top of the website! Very inventive and distinctive, without being in your face.
#188 by Andy from KC on 06.28.07 9:18 pm |
Robert said:
I think he’s trying to make some kind of statement, and that statement is either A) “I got dressed in the dark” or B) “someone shot me out of a cannon into a Salvation Army thrift store.”
#189 by Flip on 06.28.07 9:40 pm |
Dwight said:
The best old school uniforms are tried and true classics. They work. There’s nothing wrong with being radical. The’Nique hawk uniforms were terrific. The Warrior’s cable car & Golden Gate unis were cool. Unfortunately, not all innovative uniforms make the cut.
#190 by Flip on 06.28.07 9:42 pm |
Whoops.
#191 by Joey Guns on 06.28.07 9:44 pm |
Does anyone remember these specific ones??
I don’t….
http://www.youtube.c...
#192 by Mike Engle on 06.28.07 10:04 pm |
Sam said:
Special occasion jerseys last year (for Valentine’s Day) (perhaps the year before that as well), now officially an alternate jersey.
#193 by Stuby on 06.28.07 10:23 pm |
Joey Guns said:
Why would the Cabage Patch Kid have a Mets uni and the ballplayers all be wearing ‘Vets’ jerseys. That’s just dumb.
#194 by Ben on 06.28.07 10:28 pm |
Chicago White Sox right outfielder And Gonzales played tonight with his left back pocket hanging out.
#195 by Matthew S. on 06.28.07 10:36 pm |
Craig Biggio just hit his 3,000th career hit. As for memoribilia, I can’t imagine him giving up his batting helmet since he’s so particular about how it looks and is broken in.
#196 by susan on 06.28.07 10:45 pm |
Matthew S. said:
They’ve got the ball…
#197 by Brendan on 06.28.07 10:52 pm |
The Kings still had their “old” jersey on hand at the draft. The purple hemline is clearly still there.
#198 by Brendan on 06.28.07 10:54 pm |
possum said:
None of the other teams have any sort of sponsor patches, though. I doubt the NFL would let only one team do it.
#199 by Mike Engle on 06.28.07 10:59 pm |
Brendan said:
Can’t figure out how the Titans could get away with that. That patch used to be Adelphia (a cable TV provider).
#200 by greg larson on 06.28.07 11:04 pm |
i hate the shortsleeve wind shirts and neck logoed sweatshirts the managers are wearing. Such an insult to the game. Jim Leyland looks bad enopugh without wearing that ugly thing. Grady Litt;le looks like and old drunk sitting in the la dugout with that blue sweatshirt.
#201 by patrick on 06.28.07 11:17 pm |
From deadspin comments about the Silna brothers who are STEALING from the nba…. great, story.
“This story comes up every couple years, and I’m always most impressed by how awesome the team names were for a few of the departed teams, especially the Spirits (also, at the risk of sounding like Uni Watch, that logo rules). I mean, the Kentucky Colonels? How sweet is that?”
#202 by Mike Engle on 06.28.07 11:27 pm |
TURN OFF BOLD!
#203 by Bob A on 06.28.07 11:34 pm |
Mike Engle said:
Never underestimate Bud Adams’ ability to turn a dollar.
#204 by Mr. Met on 06.29.07 12:13 am |
possum said:
(1) Referencing the ballclub as “they” and “their club” gives it away. Your pathetic shoutout to the Braves confirms it.
(2) If I were a member of the Braves and knew that my team would dominate in the regular season but fold like a cheap deck of cards in the playoffs, I’d probably just go ahead and hang myself.
(3) Since the point I am trying to make is clearly too advanced for your thought process, I won’t bother repeatng myself.
(4) That’s real original. “Go Braves”? Where, home for the winter? Because the Magic 8-Ball sees no playoffs in your immediate future.
#205 by Mr. Met on 06.29.07 1:06 am |
Matthew S. said:
“Arbiter of Relevance”? I like the sound of that!
When someone tells me that I’m missing the point and that they are admiting to being a bunch of clowns, I fail to see what that has to do with the uniforms. I feel this whole “issue” is one of the message on the shirt and not how it affects the aesthetic of the uniform; it couldn’t possibly be an aesthetics issue, because the message on the shirt doesn’t interfere with the aesthetics of the uniform on the field. All you see is a 1-inch sliver of orange at the top of the uniform, which they have been doing now for over 20 years.
I thought that saying “to me, this is not uni-related” would show that I think it’s not uni-related; your mileage may vary. But my question is this, and no one has answered it yet: You can’t see what’s on their undershirts. It doesn’t interfere with the uniform. Orange is a color that the Mets have worn underneath their jerseys in the past, going back at least 20 years. So what does a clown graphic, that you can’t see, that is under their jerseys, that is not interfering with the uniform, have to do with the Mets’ uniforms? How is it affecting the aesthetics of their uniforms? That’s all I’m asking.
#206 by joe on 06.29.07 1:12 am |
Broker75 said:
that because he’s only 18
#207 by Chad on 06.29.07 1:22 am |
Paul….IMPOSTER!!!
Bonnie DeSimone did a uniwatchesque column on espn. i searched the page for any reference to paul paving the way for her column being possible…text not found.
#208 by joe on 06.29.07 1:22 am |
Stuby said:
The toys had paid for the rights to use the logo, the advertising did not.
#209 by Mets Fan in Chicago on 06.29.07 8:33 am |
Mr. Met said:
“Go Braves” is only the first part of the official Atlanta cheer, followed by “……and take the Falcons with you”
#210 by Scott Jenkins on 06.29.07 10:59 am |
Are these new Buccaneer uniforms for real??
#211 by Scott Jenkins on 06.29.07 10:59 am |
http://www.fannation...
#212 by Matthew S. on 06.29.07 12:32 pm |
Mr. Met said:
That’s fine and I’m not saying you’re wrong in your estimation that a portion of the uniform that can’t be seen isn’t as important as those parts which can be, but it’s still fun to talk about it, especially on a site where the whole idea is to obsess over details; both seen and unseen.
#213 by thetook (stan) on 06.29.07 3:53 pm |
nlf europa has folded…
http://sports.espn.g...