Comments on: FNOB Revisited http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2007/10/26/fnob-revisited/ The Obsessive Study Of Athletics Aesthetics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:25:38 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: John Zajac http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2007/10/26/fnob-revisited/#comment-253593 John Zajac Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:52:01 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/?p=700#comment-253593 [quote comment="161548"][quote comment="161369"]Are the world series patches actually sewn on or are they heat pressed on?[/quote] They are (heat) pressed on. just saw the patch on New Era Colorado Rockies caps around town in Boulder, definitely not embroidered/sewn directly through the hat material. This is the same as my beloved White Sox caps from World Series 2005, patch is pressed on also. As was their World Champions hat patch worn occasionally in 2006. I THINK that some of the first cap patches for the World Series were sewn directly on (1999 or 2000?) but am unsure when MLB went the cheap route with these iron-on patches to the caps.[/quote] I believe '95, '96, and '97 were sewn directly into the hat. Once baseball started going with the "alternate logo" on the cap in '98 it was a head pressed patch, and has stayed that way ever since. jexcel89 said:

Jason said:

Are the world series patches actually sewn on or are they heat pressed on?

They are (heat) pressed on.
just saw the patch on New Era Colorado Rockies caps around town in Boulder, definitely not embroidered/sewn directly through the hat material.

This is the same as my beloved White Sox caps from World Series 2005, patch is pressed on also. As was their World Champions hat patch worn occasionally in 2006.

I THINK that some of the first cap patches for the World Series were sewn directly on (1999 or 2000?) but am unsure when MLB went the cheap route with these iron-on patches to the caps.

I believe ‘95, ‘96, and ‘97 were sewn directly into the hat. Once baseball started going with the “alternate logo” on the cap in ‘98 it was a head pressed patch, and has stayed that way ever since.

]]> By: nathan http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2007/10/26/fnob-revisited/#comment-179272 nathan Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:36:42 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/?p=700#comment-179272 when jermaine and jamal lewis were both on the ravens they wore je lewis and ja lewis on there jerseys, respectively when jermaine and jamal lewis were both on the ravens they wore je lewis and ja lewis on there jerseys, respectively

]]> By: John http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2007/10/26/fnob-revisited/#comment-164041 John Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:38:08 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/?p=700#comment-164041 Sadly, no pic, but in the late seventies, UT had three running backs named Johnny Jones. They were distinguished by their nick names (Johnny "Lam", Johnny "Ham" and Johnny "Jam") based on their home towns (Lampasas, Hamilton, and I don't know). This may prompt another list of FNNOB (Full Nick Name On Back). Also, in a separate uni note from the same era, those guys wore tear away jerseys, so I am sure that some fan has PARTS of a game worn in a case somewhere ("CAxxxELL") I love the blog, John(ny) "Chi" Jones Sadly, no pic, but in the late seventies, UT had three running backs named Johnny Jones. They were distinguished by their nick names (Johnny “Lam”, Johnny “Ham” and Johnny “Jam”) based on their home towns (Lampasas, Hamilton, and I don’t know).

This may prompt another list of FNNOB (Full Nick Name On Back).

Also, in a separate uni note from the same era, those guys wore tear away jerseys, so I am sure that some fan has PARTS of a game worn in a case somewhere (”CAxxxELL”)

I love the blog,

John(ny) “Chi” Jones

]]> By: Kerry B. http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2007/10/26/fnob-revisited/#comment-163735 Kerry B. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:02:30 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/?p=700#comment-163735 Two more FNOBs: Keith & Kevin Mitchell, NO Saints, 1998-1999 Two more FNOBs:

Keith & Kevin Mitchell, NO Saints, 1998-1999

]]> By: Mike http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2007/10/26/fnob-revisited/#comment-163579 Mike Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:18:40 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/?p=700#comment-163579 Daryl Jones and Dhani Jones definitely wore FNOB when they were both on the New York Football Giants sometime earlier this decade, but I can't find any pictures. Daryl Jones and Dhani Jones definitely wore FNOB when they were both on the New York Football Giants sometime earlier this decade, but I can’t find any pictures.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2007/10/26/fnob-revisited/#comment-163531 Kevin Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:37:45 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/?p=700#comment-163531 FNOB: In 1994, the Buffalo Bills had both Billy Brooks (#80) and Bucky Brooks (#81) on their roster as receivers. Since "B. Brooks" wouldn't sufficiently differentiate the two, they both had their full names printed out on their jersies. Alas, I have no pictures of either of them. FNOB: In 1994, the Buffalo Bills had both Billy Brooks (#80) and Bucky Brooks (#81) on their roster as receivers. Since “B. Brooks” wouldn’t sufficiently differentiate the two, they both had their full names printed out on their jersies. Alas, I have no pictures of either of them.

]]> By: Dave http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2007/10/26/fnob-revisited/#comment-163411 Dave Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:24:02 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/?p=700#comment-163411 Philadelphia Eagles Left Tackle William Thomas (formerly known as Tra) used to have his entire name on his jersey. Unfortunately, I can't find a picture, yet. Philadelphia Eagles Left Tackle William Thomas (formerly known as Tra) used to have his entire name on his jersey. Unfortunately, I can’t find a picture, yet.

]]> By: Mike Mackler http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2007/10/26/fnob-revisited/#comment-163340 Mike Mackler Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:56:58 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/?p=700#comment-163340 Unique initials? Jan Van Brenda Kolff wore "VBK" on the back of his Virgina Squires jersey, as shown by this photo: http://www.remembertheaba.com/TeamMaterial/VirginiaMaterial/ThompsonShotCloseVBK.jpg Unique initials? Jan Van Brenda Kolff wore “VBK” on the back of his Virgina Squires jersey, as shown by this photo:
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]]> By: JR Boucicaut http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2007/10/26/fnob-revisited/#comment-162987 JR Boucicaut Tue, 30 Oct 2007 05:36:36 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/?p=700#comment-162987 Gordie Howe also rocked the FNOB while on the Whalers. Gordie Howe also rocked the FNOB while on the Whalers.

]]> By: DZ http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2007/10/26/fnob-revisited/#comment-162202 DZ Sun, 28 Oct 2007 19:03:23 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/?p=700#comment-162202 You forgot Tank Johnson. You forgot Tank Johnson.

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