Greetings from St. Louis, where I had a pretty amazing day yesterday. Took a preliminary tour of Liebe Athletic Lettering (I’ll be back there today with with an ESPN.com video crew), which was pretty mind-blowing — here’s a small taste of what I saw. If today’s video shoot ends up documenting even a fraction of the stuff I saw yesterday, we’ll end up with loads of great material. Then I got a personal tour of the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Busch Stadium from assistant curator Brian Finch (here’s a taste of that). And then I met up with a small but enthusiastic group of readers for a very entertaining Uni Watch gathering, the highlight of which was a show-and-tell session featuring the most incredible set of obsessive-compulsive uniform drawings I’ve ever seen (I’ll end up doing a full blog entry on these illustrations and the guy who created them, but this will give you an idea).
I’ll have more to say about all of that later on. But meanwhile: Last week SI.com ran a series of “Best Athletes by Number” photo galleries (they’re here, here, and here). Contrary to what a few of you thought, they didn’t rip off this idea from me — I’ve done plenty of articles about uni numbers but never a “best by number” column. But even if they had stolen the idea, it would be worth it, because SI’s photo galleries tend to be quite good, with large photos that most of us haven’t seen very often. In the case of these numerical breakdowns, I don’t really care about SI’s qualitative rankings (does it really matter who was the “best” player to wearing No. 37, especially when the candidates come from different sports?), but this batch of 101 photos featured an unusually high number of notable uni-related details. Por ejemplo:
- I’ve always loved this photo of Babe Ruth. Look how trim he was! Also, note the belt buckle squarely at 12 o’clock, a fairly uncommon sight for that era.
- Another thing I’ve always loved: the way Wilt Chamberlain’s head band was wide up front and thin in the back.
- Totally digging the stirrups here (big surprise). But note the black/white/gold striping on the cuffs and waistband — wouldn’t it have been better if they’d been gold on top, instead of on the bottom, to match the hose?
- Kareem’s name on the back of his jersey usually included a hyphen — but not in this.
- Look at that jersey texture! Ditto here. Goddamn do I miss natural-fiber uniforms.
- We’ve all seen Gale Sayers’s cheapo plastic facemask before, but it’s never looked more like a back-yard kiddie accessory than it does here.
- You’ve heard of high whites? How about all whites? Dig the Steelers-patterned wristbands, too.
- I was struck by how many of the NFL photos showed players loaded up with yards of tape on their arms and hands. You don’t see that anymore.
- The stirrups here are so dead-on perfect that it’s easy to overlook the yellow catcher’s gear — yowza! Must have been the Brewers, right?
- Great view here of Willie Lanier’s extra-padded helmet (which always kinda looks like a horn to me). And as long as we’re talking about the Chiefs, look how small Buck Buchanan’s uni number is here.
- Is that a zipper on Neil Smith’s hip? If so, that’s a first for me — never seen that before.
- Something else I’d never seen before: Check out the little “Bengals” wordmark on Anthony Muñoz’s socks (or is it on the tape?).
- Talk about a leotard effect — dark pants, dark socks, and dark shoes with dark laces. Please, gimme just a little contrast, will ya?
- We’ve often discussed Warrick Dunn’s habit of wearing a gold chain on the gridiron. Turns out he’s not the only one to have done that.
- How great is the little “U of M” imprimatur here?
- I’ve always found the close proximity of stripes and checkboard here to be slightly disconcerting.
- Look at the size of that nameplate typography!
Uni Watch News Ticker: Michigan is switching from Nike to Adidas, and I’m so broken up about it that I actually walk around laughing. … The Kansas City T-Bones staged their second annual Redneck Night on Saturday, featuring, um, inspired uniforms (additional shots here and here). Looks like the guy on the far left was cheating by wearing a cap-sleeved undershirt. … Interesting All-Star Game memory from Doug Simpson, who writes: “I don’t have a pic, but in 1998 Jeff Shaw was traded from the Reds to the Dodgers during the All-Star Break. His first pitch in a Dodgers uniform was in the All-Star Game. Also, Cincinnati was left with no representation, since Shaw was their only invitee.” … Yesterday I published Richard Craig’s All-Star Game FanFest report; here’s another one, this time from Brandon Davis, covering completely different ground — good stuff. … Would you believe that the American and National Leagues used to have separate resin bags (N.L., A.L.)? Daily News writer Jesse Spector took those photos at Cooperstown, plus his blog has recently featured good uni-related commentary from MLB players: Chris Duncan on pants and socks (scroll down to the bottom), and Justin Morneau on his NHL undershirt (ditto). … Think A-Rod would’ve slid at home if he hadn’t been wearing those country club white shoes? … The Sharks will reveal an updated logo later this month.
#1 by rphBob on 07.11.07 8:20 am |
My wife even commented on how bad A-Rod’s white cleats/shoes looked…as the words left her mouth, a wide grin came across my face….”she has now been sucked into the world of uni-obsession…excellent”
#2 by DJ on 07.11.07 8:27 am |
Something else I’d never seen before: Check out the little “Bengals†wordmark on Anthony Muñoz’s socks (or is it on the tape?).
It’s under the (clear) tape. For a season or two, IIRC, NFL team socks had the team’s wordmark on them.
#3 by Joey Guns on 07.11.07 8:32 am |
Not sure if everyone has seen this yet, but Budweiser is likely done with Dale Jr. Pepsi and Mountain Dew may appear on his car instead:
http://sports.espn.g...
#4 by Mets Fan in Chicago on 07.11.07 8:35 am |
rphBob said:
Same here….plus my wife wanted to know why David Wright was wearing spats
#5 by tape on 07.11.07 8:40 am |
The stirrups are so dead-on perfect that it’s easy to overlook the yellow catcher’s gear — yowza! Must have been the Brewers, right?
I was going to say it could have been the Mariners, but the Mariners didn’t have striped cuffs in that period (the White Sox only wore those for 4 years). Plus that catcher is definitely B.J. Surhoff.
Brewers
Mariners
#6 by Jason G. on 07.11.07 8:41 am |
Joey Guns said:
I thought Sony was going to sponsor Jr. I know there was a story about it a few weeks ago. Is Sony just going to be an associate sponsor or what?
#7 by Dane on 07.11.07 8:41 am |
Arkansas Tech is considering changing the name of their sports team. Apparently, having different names for the men’s (Wonder Boys) and women’s (Golden Suns) team was getting confusing. Early candidates in the online survey: Comets, Copperheads, Sharks and Terrapins.
Also, another SI.com photo gallery: goalie masks.
http://sportsillustr...
#8 by James P. on 07.11.07 8:49 am |
Sorry I missed the gathering last night. I’m still bummed about that. I did get to watch most of the All-Star Game, and I noticed when Jr. threw A-rod out trying to score from 2nd that A-rods’ cleats looked like over-sized clown shoes! They really looked too big for his feet!!
Oh, and the big talk here is him La Russa did not play his only Cardinal last night when it was bases loaded and the game on the line…I look at it as one less uniform to wash…sorry Albert…
#9 by Bob on 07.11.07 8:55 am |
A-Rod never wears white shoes during the regular season, but he did wear them at last year’s all-star game as well. If you go
here: The first two photos in the gallery clearly show him in white shoes.
I couldn’t find any shots from previous years, but maybe this is an All-Star tradition of his?
#10 by Jim on 07.11.07 9:01 am |
James P. said:
I, too, live in St. Louis and can’t tell you how bummed I was to miss last night. The ONE NIGHT in the past 4 months I had to work. Nice timing.
If I HAD gone last night, I would have worn a new find that I’m hoping to find out if it’s A) a not-so-uncommon oddity, or B) A pot of gold: While cleaning out my father’s apartment last week, I found a “Chicago Cubs/Wrigley Field” shirt with the 2003 World Series logo. Could this shirt have been released maybe 5 outs too early? Or, since it makes no mention of “National League Champions” or other type brag, is it a non-issue? I’ll try to take a picture later and post it to see if anyone has any further commentary.
#11 by scott on 07.11.07 9:09 am |
Yes, Jeff Shaw went from the Reds to Dodgers during the All-Star break in 1998, but the Reds did have Bret Boone named a reserve to the team, so they were represented.
#12 by Robert on 07.11.07 9:09 am |
tape said:
You beat me to it. Surhoff was known for his over-the-top catching gear back when he was still played behind the plate. I never read any interviews with him in which he explained why chose to wear such in-your-face equipment.
#13 by James P. on 07.11.07 9:09 am |
Jim, we need a picture of that shirt! That would have been awesome to see! I was trying to figure out which of my Astros hats to wear…not nearly as cool as that shirt.
#14 by Joe H on 07.11.07 9:12 am |
I am so jealous about your trip to Liebe Athletic Lettering!!! I bet that was the coolest thing ever! I can’t wait to see the video!
I volunteer to go be your correspondent for any shoot you can’t make it to in the future!!!
#15 by al on 07.11.07 9:14 am |
Checked out thes cnn.com additions
Ricky’s “stirups” http://sportsillustr...
#16 by Ed on 07.11.07 9:15 am |
Talk about a leotard effect — dark pants, dark socks, and dark shoes with dark laces. Please, gimme just a little contrast, will ya?
FWIW, black and white film, especially older formulations, capture colors in different (and sometimes bizarre) ways. For example, some early films were only sensitive to the blue end of the light spectrum – so blues appeared to be white (very low contrast between the two), and reds appeared to be dark.
More modern B&W films are sensitive to more of the color spectrum, but very different colors could still end up having the same tone/shade in B&W. So…it’s not always easy to figure out what the real-life appearance was from B&W.
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#17 by James P. on 07.11.07 9:15 am |
Looking again at that satin Cards jersey, wasn’t that for night games so the fans could see the players better in the poor field lights? Interesting how the birds on the bat look a lot like the Turn-Ahead-the-Clock cyber cardinals…
…and that zipper is huge!
#18 by Elena E on 07.11.07 9:18 am |
Interesting comment from Chris Duncan on why no one wears the high cuffs on the Cardinals. I always thought it was because it was considered a ‘minor league look’, required to be worn by all from their AAA team down to rookie league. The only ones in StL who’ve worn real stirrups in the past 2 seasons were both pitchers (Jason Marquis, Anthony Reyes) The official standard issue socks have the knitted-in stirrup design [same as minor leaguers]. Does anyone wanting real stirrups have to buy their own, get special orders?
A-Rod’s white shoes DID look clownish. Jeter at least had co-ordinating gray ones. Last year several guys wore special white “All Star” shoes–didn’t see it as much this year.
#19 by James P. on 07.11.07 9:24 am |
I never knew that Liebe was in Chesterfield, MO. I probably drive past it at least once a week! Noticed on their color swatches that Cardinal Red looked darker than what the StL Cards use…but it might just be my moniter…
#20 by Alan #44 on 07.11.07 9:26 am |
Paul, hate to be picky, but Gale Sayers spells his name Gale, not Gayle.
#21 by Kevin D. on 07.11.07 9:35 am |
anyone notice how some players wore cool-base and some wore regular jerseys? The galleries on mlb.com show some of these. I think Orlando Hudson was one of the cool-base wearers.
http://mlb.mlb.com/m...
#22 by David D on 07.11.07 9:37 am |
Yikes, when did goalie masks start being so detailed like that. Looks like the people who used to style vans in the 70s and 80s still have work.
#23 by Greg on 07.11.07 9:37 am |
I can see the fun in breaking out the white shoes once a year, but not when then look as rediculous as A-Rod’s did last night. Pujols, by contrast, looked pretty good last year.
Griffey’s red shoes looked great last night. The Reds usually wear black.
http://cincinnati.re...
#24 by Adam on 07.11.07 9:41 am |
I don’t remember exactly what it looked like, but I also recall seeing a “Cubs 2003 World Series” shirt for sale at a Kohl’s store. I forget the exact date, but it was when the Cubs had 3 wins and it looked like a 4th was inevitable. As a White Sox fan, how I wish I’d bought the shirt now…
#25 by Elena E on 07.11.07 9:41 am |
Black socks with white shoes is a look reserved for elderly men wearing plaid bermuda shorts.
#26 by The Ol Goaler on 07.11.07 9:43 am |
Elena E said:
Okay, finally a logical reason for the “Pajama” look… if the Cards’ Hall of Fame still has their Lou Brock “record stolen base” exhibit, Paul could comment on just how torn-up Lou’s pants were! They’d been re-stitched to repair tears so much, they looked like baseball pants for Frankenstein’s monster! (“That’s ‘FRONK-en-steen’!”)
The answer? Give “Young Dunc” and his mates REAL Cardinal stirrups to protect those legs!
#27 by The Ol Goaler on 07.11.07 9:43 am |
Elena E said:
Okay, finally a logical reason for the “Pajama” look… if the Cards’ Hall of Fame still has their Lou Brock “record stolen base” exhibit, Paul could comment on just how torn-up Lou’s pants were! They’d been re-stitched to repair tears so much, they looked like baseball pants for Frankenstein’s monster! (“That’s ‘FRONK-en-steen’!”)
The answer? Give “Young Dunc” and his mates REAL Cardinal stirrups to protect those legs!
#28 by Boston Nick on 07.11.07 9:53 am |
I’m much more of a Nike fan (shoe-wise especially) than adidas, so as a Michigan fan, I’m somewhat disappointed. Obviously, adidas isn’t stupid enough to mess with the home uniforms for Michigan, I just hope they keep the away unis simple as well. While I’m not a fan of the very noticeable differing materials on the away jersey, I have grown to like the wrap around maize piping since it isn’t over the top. I just don’t wanna see some forced three stripe design on the whites now that adidas is in charge. I also don’t wanna see them try and use some kind of side paneling like they did with Notre Dame’s away jerseys a couple years back.
I guess it makes sense with the three stripes on the helmet and the three stripes of adidas though.
It’s pretty likely the soccer uniforms will be a downgrade though, as adidas has been put to shame in the last couple years designing soccer unis compared to Nike’s work.
#29 by tape on 07.11.07 9:56 am |
Robert said:
Yeah, unfortunately I barely remember such things. Ilived in Milwaukee in 1987 but moved in August to Massachusetts, where Brewers games were few and far between to behold. IT was during this period that I became a Cubs fan, since we had WGN out here at the time.
It still weirds me out to see those two teams play each other. It’s just not right. My repeated letters to the commissioner’s office to fix the number of teams per league disparity and scheduling issues go unheeded…
#30 by Kenny on 07.11.07 9:56 am |
FROM YESTERDAY:
SWC Susan said:
He looks so stoopid cuz his pants are too tight…they need to be baggier
#31 by Jeff S on 07.11.07 10:01 am |
In the Mel Blount Picture abovce (the “all-whites”), also check out the fact that football players used to wear ACTUAL SLEEVES!
It looks so much nicer.
#32 by Stuby on 07.11.07 10:05 am |
Kenny said:
Clemens’ entire uniform is 3 sizes too small.
#33 by LouUmp on 07.11.07 10:14 am |
Notice the big-ass indicator that Babe Pinelli used in 1956…and only balls and strikes too–no outs..
#34 by Tom in Baltimore on 07.11.07 10:16 am |
tape said:
Hey tape,
How do you still have access to the dressed to the nines exhibit? I thought they took it down. It would be awesome if it was still available.
#35 by Matt W on 07.11.07 10:17 am |
I don’t quite understand Paul’s “walking around laughing” comment. Whether you like Nike or not, adidas will almost certainly try to put 3 stripes on the Michigan jerseys, as they did with Nebraska and UCLA. Either way, I am sure it will be far larger than the small swoosh at the bottom of the v-neck.
Hating Nike while rooting for adidas is a bit like hating the Yankees but rooting for the RedSox. I understand the feeling, but it is hardly rooting for the underdog. Root for Russell or New Balance if you want to do that.
#36 by LouUmp on 07.11.07 10:17 am |
LouUmp said:
For comparison, here is the one I currently use….
#37 by Terri on 07.11.07 10:20 am |
Just an FYI for hockey fans- the 07-08 sched. is gonna be released today around 2 o’clock.
#38 by Joe Drennan on 07.11.07 10:21 am |
A few thoughts.
1 – The SI goalie mask gallery rocks. I’m a goalie and think goalie mask art should be displayed in art musium. When I had my mask painted I thought long and hard about what I wanted on it, wanting my mask to blend will with our sweaters. I’ll try and get a picture of the outcome later.
2 – The shot of Fisk with his perfect stirups, well, I am a Cubs fan and hate the Sox, but always thought the unis used in that photo were one of their better ones.
3 – Lastly, the picture of Red Granve in his unitard look. The earlier post was right about the older film not showing tones well. From seeing photos from musiums, I think the cleats were black, socks navy and the pants brown. I could be wrong though.
#39 by Toronto Fan in Raleigh on 07.11.07 10:24 am |
It’s so weird how the Giants have a kind of tanish home jersey while all other teams have pure white jerseys
#40 by Nate on 07.11.07 10:25 am |
- A-Rod’s shoes were awful. White shoes just don’t look right with any team but the A’s (and they only look right there because I’ve never seen different).
- Didn’t notice Junior’s red shoes, but I did notice his red sleeves, wristbands, and batting gloves. Single color from mid-biceps to fingertips. Also reminded me what a fan of the Reds duds I am. Sheer excellence.
- How about Ichiro accepting the MVP honors while in street clothes? I wish he’d been in uniform for that kind of thing.
- Glad to see the Mets players wore the pinstripes and blue hats. I wondered what they would have looked like if they’d worn different combinations…
- Those minor league Redneck uniforms are amazing! Reminds me of “Major League”: “We wear caps and sleeves at this level, son!”
#41 by Tom C. on 07.11.07 10:26 am |
Anyone know what this guy is wearing here ?
there are more pics later in the gallery too.
#42 by ScottyJ in WV on 07.11.07 10:27 am |
I love the irony that MLB’s Uniform Policy shows a little stirrup. How much better would the players look even if they showed that tiny amount?? Even better, how ’bout this???
#43 by Nate on 07.11.07 10:29 am |
Tom C. said:
I’m guessing the black thing around his mid-torso is a heart-rate monitor. but the blue thing wrapped around his shoulders? ya got me…
#44 by Roger Faso on 07.11.07 10:31 am |
A great upclose example of the A on Oakland’s batting helmet.
It’s different than the one on the hat and logo. Always has been. The seriph is blocky, like the pre-1973 “A.”
Why won’t anyone else recognize this? Is it just me?
I need an explanation. It’s been bothering me since 1981!
#45 by Terri on 07.11.07 10:31 am |
Tom C. said:
maybe it’s something to control his swing? I dunno, I’ve played fh for ten years and I’ve never seen anything like that…I’ll see if I can find it on one of the fh websites.
#46 by Banker Bill on 07.11.07 10:38 am |
Dane said:
WOW – Wade Dubliewicz has Captain Fishstick on his mask!! As a Ranger fan, I’m LOVING this – we always need Captain Fishstick SOMEWHERE!!
#47 by todd krevanchi on 07.11.07 10:38 am |
i love how the players take license with their footwear during the all star game (not just in the mlb, but in the nba as well).
the white (or alternate color) look is really sharp when you know its just for that one game.
some highlights…
griff’s red nike griffey max
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a-rod’s white nike shox a rod
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ichiro’s gray asics
http://cache.gettyim...
chase’s adidas
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which were the same worn by
dan haren
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and vlad (no pic)
an nl collage
with reyes in (what i think is) the new nike five tool pro (worn by many last night- hunter, holliday, rios, etc), and david wright in his signature shoe
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an al collage
with vlad’s adidas, papi’s pe gray, and what looks to be a gray pe cleated jumpman jeter vital
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say all you want about the mays tributes…
growing up i was a baseball history junkie and even still to this day, i wish i would have been able to watch him play on a daily basis, especially at the top of his game…
#48 by ScottyJ in WV on 07.11.07 10:43 am |
Jeff S said:
Tell it, brother!! My biggest uni-related pet peeve is the disappearing sleeve on football jerseys!!
Man, do I ever long for sleeves like this again (as worn by one of my favorites, Jim Braxton)!!
#49 by tyshula on 07.11.07 10:44 am |
resin bag?
#50 by Jason G. on 07.11.07 10:59 am |
ScottyJ in WV said:
That uniform policy clearly states:
“Pants cannot extend over the top of the heel of the shoe…”
Doesn’t this make the pajama pants against the policy?
It also states that under shirts have to be “of a standard club color”. Wouldn’t that also make the camo undershirt that Mike Timlin wears against the policy? I guess whoever controls these things doesn’t feel like enforcing the policy.
#51 by Ben K. on 07.11.07 10:59 am |
Ben K. said:
Shaw was traded on July 4 that year, the weekend before the All Star Break. And as someone pointed out above, Bret Boone of the Reds was on the roster. He did not play in the game though.
#52 by Darbs on 07.11.07 11:02 am |
Darbs said:
I totally agree. Any true Mets fan can appreciate this, considering how often they stray from their original home set of blue on blue w/pinstripes. I remember last year’s ASG being disgusted with the all-white alternate home uni’s in Pittsburgh.
Which reminds me… does anyone have any clue as to why MLB broke the solemn tradition of alternating ASG venues AL to NL? Pittsburgh to San Fran? Still haven’t found the answer to that one yet…
#53 by Brandon on 07.11.07 11:03 am |
Did anyone else notice the blinking Nike logo on the left side of the page on the UM-Adidas story? It was a part of their “rotating” ad for their corporate partners. I got a chuckle out of that.
#54 by Chance on 07.11.07 11:03 am |
Jason G. said:
Yes, it would be against the policy, which is what I was trying to say yesterday.
Sometimes I wish the Majors enforced their own dress code the way the NFL does.
#55 by Ron Blancarte on 07.11.07 11:04 am |
LouUmp said:
I found the two indicators that are generally in use today. I always used the 2nd one when I did Little Leauge. But that white indicator was the 1st thing I noticed in that picture.
Boston Nick – I would be more worried about Nike changing your unis than Adidas. Then again you never know. As a Texas fan, I have always wondered if Nike was going to try to get us to change up. I hope not. Though I could go for some thicker road pants (they get worse when the players sweat).
#56 by CJ on 07.11.07 11:04 am |
Banker Bill said:
I’m loving Miael Tellqvist and his color-appropriate Swedish crowns on the chin. Clutch heritage shout out.
And my own Flyguy’s Antero Niitymaki. Gangster on the side. Sweet.
#57 by Stormy on 07.11.07 11:04 am |
Seems like Michigan, in addition to the extra value from the new deal, got tired of being part of Team Nike ™:
“Martin specifically pointed to adidas’ agreement to provide on-site support and a pledge for unique sideline apparel as key factors in the agreement.”
#58 by Christopher on 07.11.07 11:07 am |
Darbs said:
They want to showcase new stadiums, and have somewhat of a backlog. Plus, they want to do New Yankee Stadium in 2009 and (I think) New Shea in 2010. So it was either pick a less attractive AL this year, Pit next year, then Yankee would be a year “late”.
#59 by Boston Nick on 07.11.07 11:08 am |
Ron Blancarte said:
I actually do think that both companies have generally shown decent restraint when it comes to bigtime traditional schools (like Michigan, Texas, Notre Dame, Ohio State etc). But if a school doesn’t have that same tradition, both Nike and Adidas seem to go a little too wild for my tastes (NC State, Oregon, Oregon State).
#60 by possum on 07.11.07 11:09 am |
Man I had like 10 things to comment on until I looked at that goalie mask slideshow. Does anyone else have a grade A hardon for masks? I’m lucky enough to have 2 in my collection. Its just too bad they don’t have any old masks on there like Gerry Cheevers, Mike Liut, Gilles Gratton, or Rogie Vachon. I love the OutKast ATL shield on Lehtonon’s chin, the Jason on Bacashihua’s, and of course, YODA on the back of Dubie’s!
BJ Surhoff’s yellow gear is awesome. And, yes, the satin Cards jersey was for the lights. The Boston Braves did the same thing in the late 40s.
#61 by Bob on 07.11.07 11:12 am |
Christopher said:
They aren’t doing new Yankee Stadium, they’re doing old Yankee Stadium next year, 2008.
#62 by Ron Blancarte on 07.11.07 11:17 am |
possum said:
But the best part of that mask has to be The Bride and O-Ren Ishii on opposing sides.
#63 by Terri on 07.11.07 11:18 am |
Terri said:
Ok, I give up. I’ve tried every fh site I know, and I can’t find anything even close to that. Anyone else?
#64 by Joe Drennan on 07.11.07 11:18 am |
Bob said:
Looks like the big show could be headed to Minnesota if things go right according to this article.
#65 by Kenny on 07.11.07 11:19 am |
Jason G. said:
Who made Juan Pierre stop wearing the blue camo shirt when he was on the Cubs? Was it MLB or the Cubs?
Christopher said:
2008 ASG is going to be in Yankee Stadium
2009 ASG is going to be in Busch Stadium
Link
#66 by Mike W. on 07.11.07 11:19 am |
Bob said:
Right, so the last year of old Yankee Stadium will host the game.
Also, 2009 is set for new Busch Stadium.
#67 by Drew on 07.11.07 11:21 am |
I highly doubt adidas will do anything different to Michigan’s unis other than slap the logo where the Nike one used to be.
Also, I wanted to say that Warrick Dunn wears the necklace because it was his mother’s and she died while on duty as a police officer. I’m only saying this because TV guy Brian Baldinger only calls it his good luck charm, rather than tell the full story.
#68 by roboto on 07.11.07 11:24 am |
Matt W said:
I dont think Paul is ‘rooting’ for adidas as much as he just hates Nike.
I dont think adidas is dumb enough to mess with the Michigan Football uniforms too much. The part that the Michigan fas will grow tired of is the lame-o coaching and fan gear that adidas makes. Where they put three stipes just about anywhere, and it sticks out like a sore thumb.
Their biggest weakness is basketball for sure.
#69 by Alex B on 07.11.07 11:26 am |
I missed the All Star Game due to The Police concert in Miami. Uni-related item: Drummer Stewart Copeland wore an Adidas shirt (photo #8 in this slide show). He wore a Nike undershirt at the Grammy’s earlier this year so it seems these shirts are from his personal collection rather than from a sponsorship.
#70 by Jared Wheeler on 07.11.07 11:31 am |
Several teams wore the night satin’s – those note mentioned ..Tigers and Dodgers
#71 by scott on 07.11.07 11:33 am |
So it was either pick a less attractive AL this year
When is Tampa/ St. Petersburg going to host? Why doesn’t that count as a new stadium?
#72 by Banker Bill on 07.11.07 11:36 am |
possum said:
The best goalie masks I ever saw were Gerry Cheevers’ “stiches” and Brian Hayward’s original Sharks mask.
I love goalie masks, but I’m not so sure about the sexual arousal that you make reference to possum…although it gives no meaning to “slipped it between the pads” doesn’t it?
#73 by Jeremiah on 07.11.07 11:37 am |
Elena E said:
Not to be Captain Obvious, or anything, but I wonder if the white shoes are worn especially for ASG’s so players can have them autographed. Many players get pretty stoked about these things and a white shoe would be easy to have signed.
#74 by Shaftman on 07.11.07 11:37 am |
Just thought I’d throw something new out there. It’s part of the aesthetics of athletics.
#75 by tape on 07.11.07 11:40 am |
Tom in Baltimore said:
didn’t they just change the URL? it’s linked right on the sidebar of this site.
#76 by Banker Bill on 07.11.07 11:40 am |
Banker Bill said:
I meant NEW meaning – can’t type about such things without getting all flustered!
#77 by possum on 07.11.07 11:43 am |
Banker Bill said:
ROFL! I’m going to have to use that “slip it between the pads” joke next season.
#78 by Jen on 07.11.07 11:45 am |
Bob said:
Yes it is. And I believe I traditionally make a comment on it being a tradition as well. Paul linked to an entry on A-Rod’s web site last year about it too (scroll to July 18). He wears them in tribute to the Mets players he grew up watching who would wear white shoes at the ASG. He’s done it since at least 2005.
http://www.mlb.com/p...
#79 by Chad G on 07.11.07 11:50 am |
Terri said:
I broke my collarbone in high school and I had to wear something like that to keep my shoulders back.
#80 by Tacoma on 07.11.07 11:50 am |
tape said:
Are you sure it is B.J. Surhoff? I seem to recall Charlie O’Brien being the Brewer catcher who wore the colorful gear (as he did for the Mets (orange IIRC?) and the maybe the Braves). I think it looks a little like him too.
#81 by Jason G. on 07.11.07 11:51 am |
possum said:
That Liut mask has always given me the creeps. Something about it.
#82 by Robert on 07.11.07 11:53 am |
Matt W said:
Three stripes on the Nebraska and UCLA jerseys? Do you mean the logo? The logo on the front of the jersey isn’t really any worse than any of the other manufacturers use.
http://www.huskers.c...
The number of times that the logo appears in the photo is a bit disturbing, however. It’s eight, I think.
#83 by Jerry on 07.11.07 12:05 pm |
Christopher said:
The All-Star game is at Yankee Stadium in 2008.
#84 by Tim on 07.11.07 12:07 pm |
Looks like another hockey game is heading outside.
Here
#85 by Cathy on 07.11.07 12:14 pm |
Robert said:
I count nine if you count both gloves. Anyway, I’m partial to the old Adidas logo myself.
#86 by DJ on 07.11.07 12:25 pm |
Eurosport, the soccer gear catalog, has just put up ads for the brand new LA Galaxy jerseys. Go to http://www.soccer.co... to see.
#87 by Eric on 07.11.07 12:28 pm |
Well UofM going adidas assures that I’ll only have to cringe with those god awful Nike Swift atrocities for one season.. At least the rumors I’ve heard is that Nike is forcing the swift on them next year.
#88 by Eric on 07.11.07 12:28 pm |
FYI – The Giants uniforms are CREAM, not Tan, and as a Giants fan, I must say that I love ‘em, they are traditional and unique, and hardly noticible unless lined up against a pure white jersey.
Also, why hasn’t Phoenix had an All-Star game yet? The heat is not a legitimate excuse, there is a huge convention center right across the street and the Suns stadium a block away to support the ancillary events in cool comfort. Just seems odd, given the fact that Phoenix was chosen as the MLB west coast home (they have an office in PHX).
#89 by Eric on 07.11.07 12:31 pm |
Well UofM going adidas assures that I’ll only have to cringe with those god awful Nike Swift atrocities for one season.. At least the rumors I’ve heard is that Nike is forcing the swift on them next year.
i was talking about their hockey team… btw
#90 by david on 07.11.07 12:34 pm |
did anyone else notice that no one wore a third, colored jersey last night? i like that…
#91 by Marty Met on 07.11.07 12:37 pm |
Eric said:
The maize (NOT yellow) Swift sweaters (NOT jerseys) were SWEEEEET!!!!
But what’s the difference between selling out to Nike vs. adidas? Personally I think adidas is much worse because they are in bed with the spawn of Satan, Boss Stienbrenner and the Evil Empire
#92 by Shaftman on 07.11.07 12:38 pm |
Eric said:
1) Giant’s Uni’s: I agree with you. My wife asked me why they were like that and the best I could say was it looks “traditional”, sort of like the color the light flanels would have turned after a little bit of time.
2) All-Star Game locations: Hopefully this article can clear up some confusion.
#93 by John Zajac on 07.11.07 12:42 pm |
Did it bug anyone else to see players from the same team (Ortiz and Manny, Jeter and A-rod, ect) have the ASG patch on different sleeves from each other? The patch should always go on the right sleeve (unless there is a non-commemorative patch/logo there) to oppose the hat patch on the left. At least thats how it always used to be for All Star and World Series games until last night. Figures that in the Giants home park equipment details were less than perfect.
#94 by Chance on 07.11.07 12:46 pm |
Tim said:
Great idea, but “The Ice Bowl”?
Sorry, boys. The name’s taken.
#95 by Patrick on 07.11.07 12:46 pm |
possum said:
Great site here that has lots of reproduction fiberglass masks.
My personal favorite is Doug Favell’s from the artist formally known as the Colorado Rockies.
#96 by Vince Grzegorek on 07.11.07 12:46 pm |
“I don’t quite understand Paul’s “walking around laughing†comment. “
It’s part of a quote from Jim Bouton in Ball Four, “The Yankees have fallen into last place,
and I’m so upset about it that I actually walk around laughing.”
#97 by Patrick on 07.11.07 12:48 pm |
Sorry, here’s the correct link:
http://www.hockeymas...
#98 by John Zajac on 07.11.07 12:51 pm |
John Zajac said:
Sorry to quote myself… but looking through the photo galleries it looks like the Yankees got it right after all (must be all the World Series experience they have had over the last 10 years) but the Sox didn’t, possibly other teams as well. Ortiz and Papelbon had the patches on different sleeves.
#99 by Joe Drennan on 07.11.07 12:54 pm |
Marty Met said:
Not to mention Fidel
#100 by DrBear on 07.11.07 12:55 pm |
On Wilt’s headband – my dad had one like that – he worked in heat treatment in an axle plant. The front part was the absorbent material; the rest was just a rubber band.
#101 by Mike L on 07.11.07 1:00 pm |
That is most definitely not a zipper on Neil Smith’s hip, there is a shadow of the cord visible on the pants, where the cord bows, so it can’t be part of the pants. It looks like a draw cord for the jersey to keep it tight, and not let anyone hold him.
#102 by Josh the Kid on 07.11.07 1:01 pm |
Chase Utley’s John Vukovich VUK patch (that the Phillies are wearing this year), was moved higher up the sleeve to make room for the All-Star game patch. Couldn’t find a photo, but whoever has DVR it is his atbat in the bottom of the second inning where it shows.
Josh
#103 by SWC Susan on 07.11.07 1:05 pm |
Kenny said:
Just picking on rent-a-rocket… but there are some guys that their body shape just looks silly with high cuff.
#104 by SWC Susan on 07.11.07 1:08 pm |
Toronto Fan in Raleigh said:
I love the cream… and I am not quoting Barry!
#105 by John Zajac on 07.11.07 1:08 pm |
Josh the Kid said:
Again, I thought I saw one VUK patch below the ASG patch, but maybe I was so crazy looking for who had the patch on the wrong sleeve to begin with that I may have made it up in my mind…
#106 by Luke Larson on 07.11.07 1:20 pm |
more about the michigan-adidas deal.
sounds like the uni’s wont change much at all, which is a relief.
#107 by Luke Larson on 07.11.07 1:25 pm |
what’s in jim leyland’s pocket, wallet or smokes?
no cleats for him last night, but he’s going high-cuffed, and he didn’t wear that fugly smock.
#108 by Ken on 07.11.07 1:26 pm |
I personally loved Steve Shields’ mask from a few years ago with the bruins, a tribute to cheevers
#109 by Luke Larson on 07.11.07 1:26 pm |
ladies and gentlemen, again…. jim leyland.
#110 by Elena E on 07.11.07 1:27 pm |
“did anyone else notice that no one wore a third, colored jersey last night? i like that…”
Also none of the coaches wore the maternity smocks.
#111 by John in Athens on 07.11.07 1:31 pm |
scott said:
Because it’s not.
It was built in 1988.
All Star Games at the New Comiskey and the Ballpark at McCovey Cove are a tribute to the importance of the Thunderdome since it is the reason they were built.
I treasure my commitmentless “the Bay Area Loves the Giants” t-shirt that my parents picked up on a trip to Florida in the late-80’s or early-90’s.
Someday, Steinbrenner will die and the Devil Rays will stage a coup at Legends Field to finally take the Tampa Bay area fanbase from the Yankees.
Maybe then MLB will acknowledge that they exist.
#112 by Jim on 07.11.07 1:32 pm |
david said:
That was actually the first thing I DID notice … though I didn’t get to see any of the game until the 8th inning.
#113 by Scott on 07.11.07 1:33 pm |
Jeff S said:
Also take a good look at the socks. It appears to be two pairs being worn, with the foot cut out of the high pair, creating a leg sleeve, covered by the low pair.
#114 by Shaftman on 07.11.07 1:34 pm |
Luke Larson said:
Seeing that reminde me of when they were introducing the Arizona reserves and reminded me why jersey’s are awful. Yes, other teams have splits in their names an sometimes while playing you may see the extra “l” in the phillies uni’s. But the D’Backs had the extra “a” while they were just standing there; all three of them.
#115 by Luke Larson on 07.11.07 1:37 pm |
sweet (Read: garish)shoes? an opt-out clause? why is a-rod walking into this tag?
#116 by Chance on 07.11.07 1:40 pm |
John in Athens said:
? Are you blaming MLB for all the problems with the Rays?
#117 by DCM on 07.11.07 1:41 pm |
The Pirates stirups used to have the small white stripe, a small black stripe, the the huge gold stripe, topped by another black, then white stripe. It was just that the gold stripe was so huge that you rarely saw the top stripes.
The texture on Phil Niekro’s jersey…not mentioned was the windbreaker beneath!
NFL…I wonder if now there are rules against tape on the arms. Remember Gene Upshaw and Fred Belitnikoff? I know there’s now a rule against taping shoes.
Anyone notice the pre-game lockerroom chat…LaRussa was wearing his Cardinals jersey with BLACK long sleeves…bet when they wanted to tape he quickly changed from his ugly NL BP jersey to his better looking Cards jersey!
#118 by BurghFan on 07.11.07 1:43 pm |
Sidney Crosby’s new contract is uni-related. From http://www.post-gaze...
Crosby said that “it was important to do what was right for everyone,” but allowed that he had gotten at least one whimsical concession in the talks: A deal that translates to an annual salary-cap hit of $8.7 million.
Those digits are no coincidence. Not for a guy born on 8/7/87, who wears No. 87.
“I was right around that ballpark, so I said I might as well go 8.7,” Crosby said. “That’s my number, and it’s always been that way. It’s always been good to me, so, hopefully, maybe it will bring a little luck.”
#119 by Luke Larson on 07.11.07 1:45 pm |
not quite as odd on polanco as it is on man-ram… an orange undershirt. ick.
#120 by Teebz on 07.11.07 1:53 pm |
I scanned through quickly, and might have missed it, but the NHL announces their 2007-08 schedule this afternoon at 2pm EST.
Check it out, and plan to see all the new NHL uniforms.
#121 by Teebz on 07.11.07 1:54 pm |
Throwing more out, the NHL has announced that the Ice Bowl game will be a “go” this year. The Penguins are confirmed to be the visiting team, and rumour has it that Detroit or Buffalo will host. More to come….
#122 by John in Athens on 07.11.07 1:56 pm |
Chance said:
Huh?
I mean, threatening to shut them down with the Expos didn’t help, but… what?
The Devil Rays may be at the bottom of MLB’s call back list, but I would never blame the plight of the Rays on Selig.
… unless he’s the one who decided to put the team in an awful building in an awful location, dress them in ugly uniforms, and saddle them with an awful owner (since replaced).
Not to mention that horrific Boggs jersey they hung on the basement wall when they “retired” his number…
#123 by Will Morris on 07.11.07 1:57 pm |
If I remember properly, Bret Boone was only named an All-Star AFTER Jeff Shaw was traded, because the Reds did need a representative.
#124 by Bill on 07.11.07 2:07 pm |
Mark Kotsay’s wife should be wearing real stirrups, but I think we should give her a pass. Check out http://www.barstools... Should be the top story, but you may have to scroll down.
#125 by Mr. Met on 07.11.07 2:07 pm |
Tacoma said:
I thought it was Charlie O’Brien as well.
#126 by Robert on 07.11.07 2:08 pm |
Tacoma said:
You know, I think you’re right about that.
#127 by Will Morris on 07.11.07 2:09 pm |
For that matter, in terms of All-Star Games, I really hope they do the back-to-back thing in one league soon again. They need to make sure that it’s the NL’s turn to host the All-Star game in 2026, which is about when it’ll be Philadelphia’s turn to host again.
#128 by Bill on 07.11.07 2:12 pm |
Better link here.
#129 by Luke Larson on 07.11.07 2:15 pm |
i couldn’t even begin to describe this. the glove is a nice touch, but i really, really wish that the3y would have gotten him a hat. or maybe he took a cue from ryan howard, and when they gave him a new bp cap, he decided that he’d much rather be bare-headed. completely ridiculous.
#130 by Dane on 07.11.07 2:17 pm |
Tim said:
The NHL schedule is out, and the Penguins and Sabres do indeed have a 1 PM game scheduled for 1/1/08.
Also, the NHL has set up two blocks of dates where only intradivision games will take place. Each team will play all four of their division rivals home and away in Nov., then again at the end of the season.
#131 by Terri on 07.11.07 2:17 pm |
The 2007-2008 sched is up on nhl.com; after clicking on “schedule” you may have to select a certain team to view, since the only games coming up on the opening page are the opening ones in London.
#132 by DenverGregg on 07.11.07 2:19 pm |
Patrick said:
Hey diddly-ho, neighboreenos! Those masks are all really great, but SI omitted the best detail of all on current masks.
#133 by Luke Larson on 07.11.07 2:20 pm |
Dane said:
i can’t see the nhl going up against the new year’s day bowl games. nbc would be nuts to broadcast this instead.
#134 by Teebz on 07.11.07 2:21 pm |
Dane said:
Detroit is lobbying to have the Ice Bowl due to their Original Six stature. Basically, they are saying it should be another Edmonton-Montreal where an Original Six team plays a team with a history of success.
#135 by Luke Larson on 07.11.07 2:23 pm |
Teebz said:
not according to the red wings.
“League officials would not comment, but the NHL is believed to favor the outdoor game being played in a northern U.S. market. New York City has been ruled out, and Detroit general manager Ken Holland told the Buffalo News that he did not see the Red Wings participating in an outdoor game this season.”
#136 by douglas on 07.11.07 2:26 pm |
Luke Larson said:
Of course the uniforms won’t change. Michigan is a traditionnal, Notre-Damesque powerhouse that has class-ic, plain uniforms in every sports that resist all the fashion trends, just like UCLA or Penn state, plus its colors are instantly recognizable, wich is a huge asset when dealing with sport business giants. Nice move for the 3 stripes though, adding another big name in their stables.
#137 by Kenny on 07.11.07 2:26 pm |
SWC Susan said:
At first, I thought they just took his uni from his 1st go around with the Yanks
#138 by tim b on 07.11.07 2:30 pm |
Kevin D. said:
Looks like in that same gallery, Cole Hamels has cool base on.
#139 by jt on 07.11.07 2:31 pm |
early rumors that the university of wyoming may wear their usual homecoming throwbacks throughout the season as opposed to their normal jerseys which they had already modified with brown pants
#140 by patrick on 07.11.07 2:37 pm |
Nate said:
It could be some sort of elastic thing to correct a swing/stroke… Could just be a tension band, boxers use it to build strength in their punches.
#141 by Terri on 07.11.07 2:37 pm |
I could not be happier with this years schedule- as a Stars fan stranded in PA, there are six stars games I could feasibly see this year. Sooo glad they’re making it to the east coast; now I’m just crossing my fingers I won’t have to look at atrocious re-designed jerseys!
#142 by douglas on 07.11.07 2:44 pm |
Luke Larson said:
Of course the uniforms won’t change. Michigan is a traditionnal, Notre-Damesque powerhouse that has class-ic, plain uniforms in every sports that resist all the fashion trends, just like UCLA or Penn state, plus its colors are instantly recognizable, wich is a huge asset when dealing with sport business giants. Nice move for the 3 stripes though, adding another big name in their stables.
#143 by hot rodd on 07.11.07 2:48 pm |
Eric said:
Regarding this, I wonder my self, but i can say that the huge Convention center is currently being rebuilt from the ground up, with only one phase currently done, and is scheduled for completion sometime next year. There is also another godawful amount of construction from a light rail being built straight through downtown.. all of this construction is within blocks of Bank One Ballpark, which may be why we have never gotten a game, or maybe its the fact that it was 105 degrees last night when the first pitch was thrown.. those beauitiful shots from the blimp of the field dont exist in phx in the summer, all you see is a dirty white roof.
#144 by Dodger Fan on 07.11.07 2:58 pm |
I was at the all-star game festivities yesterday and agree that the Majestic setup was great. The pre-made jerseys were disappointing to me though as they had no Russel Martin jerseys or T shirts at any booth or stand. He was the only National League starter that you could not buy a jersey for in the city. They even had reserve players like Derrek Lee…..
#145 by darin ficorelli on 07.11.07 2:58 pm |
gotta love lil jon on the back of lehtonen’s mask too
also, any sports moustache competition without lanny mcdonald is a total joke!
#146 by Eric on 07.11.07 2:58 pm |
Luke Larson said:
I love those Detroit road jerseys. And the home ones, too. Second only to the Cards in my book.
#147 by Wicks on 07.11.07 3:07 pm |
early rumors that the university of wyoming may wear their usual homecoming throwbacks throughout the season as opposed to their normal jerseys which they had already modified with brown pants
JT these are more than rumors. The Wyo AD has announced the school will be switching to “Traditional” colors which include brown and gold with the gold being a shade of yellow. See link for confirmation. As a Wyo grad I am not sure if I liike this……
#148 by Teebz on 07.11.07 3:07 pm |
Luke Larson said:
“Did not see” does not mean “will not happen”. The NHL did not see an outdoor game being a success in -40 F weather, yet 57000+ fans in Edmonton said it was a good idea.
#149 by Wicks on 07.11.07 3:08 pm |
Here is the link……
#150 by Wicks on 07.11.07 3:09 pm |
#151 by jere on 07.11.07 3:19 pm |
Robert said:
I immediately recognized him as O’Brien. It wasn’t until I looked at his career and saw he was on the Brewers while the White Sox were wearing those unis that I knew I was right. I’d say the pic is from this game. It’s probably his fly out to left in the fourth. Then again, he was thrown out at home after singling in the second. Is that enough dirt on his left leg for him to have slid into home before this at bat? It could be the single, but it would’ve had to have been a bloop. Of course, he also could be fouling one high and out of play to the left side. (I like how the kid in red is taking a picture at the exact same time as this one was taken.)
#152 by Joe Drennan on 07.11.07 3:32 pm |
jere said:
Fisk being a catcher, it’s very possible his shin guards could have whiped away the dirt.
#153 by JT_Dutch on 07.11.07 3:34 pm |
• The stirrups here are so dead-on perfect
… As great as Fisk was with wearing stirrups, the left stirrup looks as if it is on backwards.
I didn’t see any other Fisk photos with his stirrups like that, so I’ll assume this wasn’t a quirk of Fisk’s.
#154 by Anthony Verna on 07.11.07 3:39 pm |
Terri said:
Terri, I’m a Flyers fan in NYC, but you DO understand how great this corner is. My brother-in-law and sister come up for a Devils-Flyers and Rangers-Flyers game every year since I moved. Friends will try to come up for other dates, too. So it’s just great being in enemy territory.
#155 by Terri on 07.11.07 3:45 pm |
Anthony Verna said:
Oh, I love going to games and rooting for the other team- I haven’t been to a home game for my favorite hockey or baseball team since I was 10 yrs old; at this point, arguing with other fans is second nature, and a hell of a lot of fun. Plus as an added bonus, I get to go to all different arenas and ballparks to see my teams.
#156 by Luke Larson on 07.11.07 3:46 pm |
wow.
#157 by Joe Drennan on 07.11.07 3:48 pm |
Luke Larson said:
What can one say. The White Sox simply have Redneck night every night.
#158 by John Baranowski on 07.11.07 3:51 pm |
Marty Met said:
no no, nike swift jerseys will never, EVER be honored with the title of “sweater”. they’re pieces of crap that take the template idea and vertical striping further than any hockey jersey ever should be. most of the NCAA is wearing the exact same jersey with different colors
#159 by Terri on 07.11.07 3:51 pm |
Terri said:
I know I’m quoting myself, but I wanted to add 2 things-
1)every season I thank god I’m fairly close to a crapload of nhl teams; I’d die if I was in the middle of nowhere w/ no teams.
2) I really want to go to the Rnagers/Stars game this year; I hear games at MSG are amazing.
#160 by John in Athens on 07.11.07 3:52 pm |
SI is more opptimistic about the Mets All Star Game.
According to their sources, the Mid-Summer Classic will be in blue and orange in three or five years.
Youre Ditch the Black campaign is on the clock, Paul!
#161 by al on 07.11.07 3:54 pm |
Check out the size of the old buckeye decals
http://sportsillustr...
#162 by Marty Met on 07.11.07 3:57 pm |
JT_Dutch said:
Clemente’s stirrups are dead on perfect, Fisk’s are pulled up to high for my taste. Although they’re better than how Keith “I love Keith Hernandez” Hernandez used to wear his.
#163 by Anthony Verna on 07.11.07 3:57 pm |
Terri said:
Oh yes. Yes, they are. Make sure you wear a jersey, for extra fun!
#164 by Eric on 07.11.07 4:04 pm |
The NHL schedule is ridiculous. This is the 2nd consecutive year the Blackhawks haven’t played in Tampa.
You think that just maybe there might be some retirees from Chicago in the Tampa area who would attend that game?
#165 by Teebz on 07.11.07 4:09 pm |
Eric said:
Three-year schedule says that the Northwest Division visits the Southeast this season.
#166 by Mets Fan in Chicago on 07.11.07 4:09 pm |
Eric said:
Methinks you’re more likely to find retirees from Chicago at a Coyotes game than in the Tampa area….unless they’re retired Cubs ;o)
#167 by Terri on 07.11.07 4:10 pm |
Eric said:
The way I understand it, they’re doing it by division; Chicago probably doesn’t play any Southeast conference team this year. Since this is the second year in a row, they’ll probably play them next year. But them prepare yourself for another two years where they won’t. I know, the NHL isn’t giving much consideration to out-of-town fans; I’m just lucky enough to be in a prime spot, close to a southeast team and a all the atlantic teams.
#168 by Terri on 07.11.07 4:11 pm |
I mean southeast division, not conference.
#169 by Tom in Baltimore on 07.11.07 4:11 pm |
tape said:
Ah, I see… Thanks.
#170 by SWC Susan on 07.11.07 4:20 pm |
Bill said:
Question: where those socks really designed to be stirrups… or are they just youth league soccer socks that got adopted. If they were meant to be stirrups, would they not look like stirrups???
#171 by Lockbull on 07.11.07 4:28 pm |
Not entirely uni-related – Potty Break at le Tour de France today
#172 by Randy Miller on 07.11.07 4:32 pm |
I was struck by how many of the NFL photos showed players loaded up with yards of tape on their arms and hands. You don’t see that anymore.
It was rumored that Pittsburgh defensive lineman Ernie Stautner used to flatten tennis ball cans and tape them to his forearms back in the day.
And I got the Bob Lilly photo — framed and signed — as a Christmas present from my brother and family last year. Paul’s right…those Bills letters are huge and I don’t know of enough else who used that font, but perhaps the St. Louis Cardinals did…
#173 by Jim on 07.11.07 4:33 pm |
Secretariat was a fucking horse, not an athlete. Geez.
Otherwise, I think SI did a credible job with their top-by-number list. Fourteen was particuarly good–Rose over Foyt by a car’s length. Good call, but it just as easily could have gone the other way.
#174 by Terri on 07.11.07 4:33 pm |
SWC Susan said:
I dunno…when I weas little and palying softball, I had faux stirrups just like that, and I’ve never seen soccer socks like that. I’d say they’re just cheapo baseball socks.
#175 by Philly Bill on 07.11.07 4:37 pm |
Peter Budaj’s teammates apparently refer to him as Ned Flanders because of his religious devotion.
I was at least year’s Rangers/Stars game in Dallas. Lundqvist shut ‘em out on 40-plus saves — best goaltending performance I’ve ever witnessed in person.
#176 by Teebz on 07.11.07 4:41 pm |
Jim said:
The jockey is wearing the number. The horse and jockey can be any number in the race. Thanks for the useless profanity.
#177 by SWC Susan on 07.11.07 4:41 pm |
Lockbull said:
I have a Tour de France uni-related matter. Someone posted that Discovery would be adding green to their unis. I went to their website – no sign of it and scoffed. Now that the Tour has begun, I see the green – all we need is ONE MORE team with blue and green… bleh.
Anyway, question is: why is Hincapie wearing red, white, and blue even in practice rides?
#178 by Chad G on 07.11.07 4:41 pm |
Terri said:
Remember earlier in the day someone linked to that pic of Ricky Henderson wearing those type of socks. They came about because in the late 70’s and 80’s the fad was to just show the stirrup part of the stirrup (just the stripe). These socks acomplished that withought having to wear actual stirrups.
#179 by cliff rancho on 07.11.07 4:46 pm |
Eric said:
Jim is wearing track shoes, not the cleats he apparenlty wears all the time.
#180 by Lockbull on 07.11.07 4:50 pm |
SWC Susan said:
He’s the reigning US National Champ. Most countries have their Champ wear the colors of the flag in the peloton. A lot of countries had their championships on July 1. Trying to find more examples now…
#181 by KT on 07.11.07 4:57 pm |
Galaxy’s new jersey and logo.
#182 by todd krevanchi on 07.11.07 4:58 pm |
John in Athens said:
wouldnt that be a fun sight…
looking at the majesty of citi field in the twilight of the midsummer nights classic, and seeing a large sign reading, “DITCH THE BLACK”.
ive always wondered how jesse jackson didnt interpret a mets petition called “ditch the black” as one to get rid of its manager…
kinda like ive often wondered how he hasnt caused a stink about “white american” cheese yet.
al said:
thats a horseshit list. jesse owens HAS to be ohio states greatest athlete. its not even close… not even a buckeye fan, but that pissed me off.
#183 by Furrymunsters on 07.11.07 4:58 pm |
Christopher said:
You’re wrong about Yankee stadium in 2009 as they are hosting the all star game next year 2008
#184 by SWC Susan on 07.11.07 5:00 pm |
Lockbull said:
I considered that… but he wore the green jersey in the prologue…
#185 by Lockbull on 07.11.07 5:02 pm |
OK, Dave Zabriske - US Time Trial Champ wore the Stars and Stripes in the prologue because it was a Time Trial. Alexandre Vinokourov wore the Kazakh flag in 2005, and modeled the current Astana kit after it.
#186 by Bill T. on 07.11.07 5:16 pm |
If you look below Mr. White’s groinal area here, does anyone else notice the placekicker wearing a ring on his left hand?
Is that something kickers still do today?
#187 by epo on 07.11.07 5:21 pm |
#188 by SWC Susan on 07.11.07 5:36 pm |
Lockbull said:
Robbie McEwen – Australian National Champion Green and Gold rings
Nicolas Vogondy – French National Champion red, white, blue rings
#189 by Jonathan on 07.11.07 5:36 pm |
Just saw the white skates in the paper this morning. David Perron, the 3rd 1st round pick for the Blues this year. About 60% of his skates were white. They weren’t spots, may have been custom. If you picked up a Post-Dispatch, the pic is on page 5 sports.
#190 by Ben on 07.11.07 5:50 pm |
Today was purple day at the day camp I work at…and it was so painful to see almost every kid wear the color purple…
#191 by Brian on 07.11.07 5:57 pm |
Virginia Tech memorial patch
#192 by Jason G. on 07.11.07 6:13 pm |
Bill T. said:
Could be tape. That would make more sense.
#193 by john on 07.11.07 6:19 pm |
Anthony Verna said:
Great, Anthony. Set the guy up to be the first member to be recognized with a Uni Watch memorial patch.
#194 by Jeff W on 07.11.07 6:23 pm |
Terri said:
It looks a bit like the sling used to hold a broken collarbone in place, but I can’t tell for sure. Any other cyclists out there who had to where one??
#195 by Chad G on 07.11.07 6:27 pm |
Jeff W said:
I commented earlier about it looking like a broken collarbone thing. I had to wear one after I fell of my bike in high school.
#196 by RJ on 07.11.07 6:35 pm |
does anyone know who started the pajama slacks look? i personally can’t take it anymore. they all look like slobs. can you imagine roberto or willie or mickey goin pajama? wake me when this fad is over.
#197 by John E on 07.11.07 6:37 pm |
Adam said:
I’ve got a couple ‘96 world series Cardinals shirts that my Dad picked up some time back in StL.
#198 by John E on 07.11.07 6:39 pm |
Roger Faso said:
It’s bothered me since the day I became a fan in ‘85. But it’s not just 2 A’s, it’s tens of A’s. Look around a bit more.
#199 by SWC Susan on 07.11.07 6:45 pm |
RJ said:
I believe it is named the Clemson Cut. I remember something on this website a few months ago.
#200 by Jeff W on 07.11.07 6:46 pm |
Chad G said:
Sorry, missed it. One does wonder if someone should be swinging a field hockey stick with a broken collarbone though…
#201 by SWC Susan on 07.11.07 6:48 pm |
SWC Susan said:
Here you go!
#202 by Tom C. on 07.11.07 6:59 pm |
Jeff W said:
but if you look through the gallery, most the players are wearing them.
#203 by Tom C. on 07.11.07 7:01 pm |
NOT uni-related, but I know this a forum of sports fans who are “detail oriented”
Just read the SI.com article about Oklahoma, it reads, “The Sooners went 8-4 and beat Oregon in the Holiday Bowl to end the 2005 season. Records from that season involving quarterback Rhett Bomar and offensive lineman J.D. Quinn must be erased, the NCAA said, and coach Bob Stoops’ career record will be amended to reflect the erased wins, dropping it from 86-19 in eight seasons to 78-19.”
Is it fair to just eliminate the coach’s wins? Shouldn’t the whole season be wiped out?
#204 by Terri on 07.11.07 7:18 pm |
john said:
Hey, it’s ok, I’ve been surviving fans yelling when I root for the other team for years. Besides, I’m a girl, so they don’t usually throw things at me, and then I can usually shock them into silence when they realize I actually understand what’s going on in the game and can talk smack just as well as they can :).
#205 by chris on 07.11.07 7:24 pm |
Tom C. said:
ummm if the 8 games dont count how can you count them as wins for the coaching record??
By your logic since they should still count for the coach they should still count in Oklahoma history and for the players.
Why even punish them then if games with ineligible players still count???
#206 by Amy on 07.11.07 7:27 pm |
chris said:
I think his point was that the season was wiped out but the coaches record only subtracted from the wins side – if they went 8-4, then his point is that the coaches loss total should have 4 subtracted from it.
#207 by Philly Bill on 07.11.07 7:30 pm |
Maybe this should wait ’til tomorrow, but…
Jason Smith will retain his number 21 with the Flyers; Scott Hartnell has switched to 19 because Jeff Carter wears the number 17 Hartnell wore with Nashville.
#208 by chris on 07.11.07 7:38 pm |
Amy said:
I think the way it goes in the NCAA is that the season is now basically in the books as 0-4, not 0-12. I dont know why but I think thats how it goes
#209 by DW in Tampa Bay on 07.11.07 7:46 pm |
scott said:
But Boone did not enter in the game.
#210 by DW in Tampa Bay on 07.11.07 7:51 pm |
Adam said:
Then I am sure that you will enjoy this:
http://i90.photobuck...
#211 by Dave A on 07.11.07 8:10 pm |
Chance said:
I would…they gave them a team in the first place. Just think, no expansion team, no problem.
#212 by possum on 07.11.07 8:48 pm |
Sharks new logo as rumored on a Sharks message board.
#213 by Stuby on 07.11.07 8:51 pm |
Darbs said:
Darbs-
I haven’t read through all the posts to see if anyone has answered your question about the AL/NL switcheroo. I’m guessing its so the Yankees can host the All-Star game during the last year of Yankee Stadium, and it won’t screw up the rotation that bad.
Again, its just a guess.
#214 by Stuby on 07.11.07 8:56 pm |
possum said:
Is that right side up?
#215 by Mike Engle on 07.11.07 9:00 pm |
possum said:
I’ve been seeing this design floating around >.
#216 by possum on 07.11.07 9:06 pm |
Mike Engle said:
That is the WHA Los Angeles Sharks.
And I don’t know if the other is right side up.
#217 by Mike Engle on 07.11.07 9:06 pm |
Mike Engle said:
That was sarcasm, folks. And so would this.
#218 by Eric B on 07.11.07 9:06 pm |
Cathy said:
neither of you seem to have spotted the stripes on his chin.
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#219 by Luke Larson on 07.11.07 9:12 pm |
Eric B said:
1 pants
2 towel
3 glove
4 glove
5 arm pad
6 arm pad
7 jersey
8 chinstrap
9 armband
10 armband
#220 by DAVID on 07.11.07 9:16 pm |
i gotta say..i am a former equipment manager..and you guys are off on alot of things..neil smith with a zipper on his hip?? are you joking?? its a string or other part of equipment underneath
#221 by Luke Larson on 07.11.07 9:19 pm |
Philly Bill said:
jason smith’s jersey is a reebok, but the scott hartnell one is a ccm. you’d think that the flyers would have their own official jerseys for an introductory press conference, no?
#222 by Beefer52 on 07.11.07 9:28 pm |
The picture of Willie Lanier’s padded helmet reminded me of something I had seen before. Does anyone remember if a Buffalo Bills player from their Super Bowl years wore an extra pad over the top of his helmet? I would love to know his name and the reason for the extra padding.
#223 by Mike Engle on 07.11.07 9:42 pm |
Beefer52 said:
That’s the ProCap “Eliminator”! A little over-shell for football helmets, it is supposed to significantly reduce the likelihood of concussions and severity of contact to the head. The Buffalo player in question is DB Mark Kelso. (Sort of see it here?)
#224 by Beefer52 on 07.11.07 9:50 pm |
Thanks Mike- That has bugged me for quite a while.
#225 by Lutter on 07.11.07 10:02 pm |
Oh my lord. I am watching the AAA All Star Game and a guy by the name of Mark Worrell from the Cardinals AAA team just came in to pitch and is wearing his pants in between low nd high. They are right at the bottom of his calf. He is wearing solid red socks and I must say, it looks about as bad as it could ever look.
#226 by Rick on 07.11.07 10:24 pm |
DAVID said:
It’s 100% strings (two of them). That’s a shame that it was even mentioned.
#227 by Geoff on 07.11.07 10:42 pm |
not sure if this has been mentioned, but it looks like Beckham will wear 23 in LA.
#228 by dw438 on 07.11.07 10:43 pm |
Wednesday night’s HBO 2-hour epic about the Brooklyn Dodgers was great for those who follow uniform styles throught the years. Of course you’ve got all the permutations of Dodger uniforms… and the just about never-changing pinstripes of the Mott Haven Evil Empire …
Best stuff – Jackie Robinson’s college football jersey. Odd stripes under the front numbers.
Funniest stuff — has to be color film of the Hollywood Stars minor league baseball team – in shorts!
#229 by Bill on 07.11.07 10:48 pm |
Beefer52 said:
I believe the player you are referring to is Mark Kelso.
#230 by DCM on 07.11.07 11:11 pm |
Jason G. said:
Was there not a kicker who wore his wedding ring? That Cowboys pic was around the Rafial Septien era, was it not? Any Cowpoke fans out there? Punter Reggie Roby wore a stopwatch on his wrist during games, as Paul has reported.
#231 by Scotty B on 07.11.07 11:30 pm |
Sidney Crosby wears #87 because he was born 8/7/87. His new contract will pay him an average of 8.7 million a year.
#232 by thetook (stan) on 07.11.07 11:37 pm |
Nate said:
some type of form holder… like you know its tight so he doesn’t get into some postion or help his follow thru… i really know nothing about field hockey but my guess its some type of restrain.
and the guys playing field hockey is pretty damn cool.
#233 by Jessie Bergerson on 07.11.07 11:41 pm |
Quote from the article about the Sharks’ new logo:
“The Sharks did not take altering their brand lightly, as the main logo has been one of the most popular in professional sports since the club’s inception in 1991.”
Haha, I’m not anti-sharks, but is the above quote really a viable truth?? If so, my fault, but I don’t know of anyone who was at anytime itching to buy some sharks gear because it looked cool.
#234 by thetook (stan) on 07.11.07 11:48 pm |
Cathy said:
its ten his chin strap has the adidas logo.
#235 by Joey Guns on 07.11.07 11:52 pm |
WOW
Rickey Henderson is the new Mets hitting coach!
http://sports.espn.g...
#236 by Terri on 07.12.07 12:03 am |
thetook (stan) said:
In most countries, field hockey is actually a men’s sport…women play too, but it started as a men’s sport- there are even pro leagues. It’s considered a women’s sport in the US ‘cuz it was brought over by a woman from England and was the first sport that was considered acceptable for women to play. Ok, class dismissed :).
#237 by Terri on 07.12.07 12:14 am |
To make my last post a little more uni-related, check out these classic unis
#238 by Jeffrey on 07.12.07 11:28 am |
Paul,
The Gale Sayers plastic molded mask in question was made by Wilson. (Adams made a very similar white plastic mask but it only had one single vertical bar between the two horizontal bars) George Halas had ties to the Wilson company, which was also based in Chicago and the Bears used predominately Wilson helmets at the time. HelmetHut has a few articles and letters that give more details.
#239 by Chris on 07.12.07 5:05 pm |
I don’t think that’s a zipper on Neil Smith’s hip in that Broncos picture. It looks to me like the strings from his shoulder pads or from a flack jacket (which are usually worn by QBs and RBs).
#240 by Mike from Queens on 07.12.07 6:56 pm |
According to someone on hockeybuzz.com, this is the new Sharks logo. I like it, if it’s real. And Paul and I will no longer be bothered by the tape/stick issue.