New ESPN column today — here’s the link.
Meanwhile: Everyone loves to hear about unusual NOBs, like Andy Messersmith’s “Channel” or Elvin Hayes’s “E” (complete with history’s biggest quote marks). Photos, however, aren’t always so easy to come by. I’ve read (and written) abut Jim Grant’s “Mudcat” jersey, for example, but I’ve never actually seen it. Same goes for Ken Harrelson’s “Hawk,” Dick Allen’s “Wampum,” and most of the oddities worn by the 1976 Braves (Jimmy Wynn’s “Cannon,” Ralph Garr’s “Roadrunner,” Jerry Royster’s “Rooster,” and several more).
One of the most storied of these examples is the case of Giants infielder Johnnie LeMaster, who in 1979 was getting booed so vociferously by the Candlestick fans that he wore “Boo” on the back of his jersey for one game. The crowd supposedly laughed when they saw it — and then booed again. Or least that’s the story I’d always heard, but there were never any photos. This page, for example, notes that LeMaster “showed some gallows humor for the Giants, once stitching the word ‘Boo’ on the back of his jersey,” but the photo doesn’t show the NOB (and isn’t even from the right season).
Then, a few days ago, Ethan Rowley sent me this — paydirt! It remains a mystery how fans could boo anyone with such picture-perfect stirrups, but the universe can be inscrutable like that sometimes. Another mystery: How did LeMaster get the equipment manager to go along with this little scheme?
Ethan found the photo, incidentally, in a book — specifically, this book, which as you can see is available almost for free at Amazon.
Danger, Will Robinson!: Be forewarned: The link I’m about to give you is so addictive, and has so much great stuff, it will probably shoot your entire day to hell. It’s for photographer Steve Dewing’s site, and it’s a friggin’ mother lode of MLB pics from the 1960s and ’70s. This period, of course, straddled the changeover from flannels to double-knits, so on the one hand you’ve got fuzzy jerseys and classic stirrups (often striped!), and on the other hand you’ve also got lots of fodder for the “What were they thinking?” file. I’m particularly fond of this shot — not just a haloed helmet, but dig those color-blocked stirrups. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a good photo of them.
As you can see, the image quality is sensational, the colors are super-saturated, and most of the pics are ones I’ve never seen before. I’m tellin’ ya, people, this site is like crack — once you enter, kiss the rest of your day buh-bye. Check it out here, if you dare, but don’t blame me if you end up swimming in a puddle of your own drool. (Feel free, however, to blame Don Sherman, who brought the site to my attention.)
Uni Watch News Ticker: Tragedy, tragedy. … Beau Stahnke attended the Giants/Packers playoff game two Sundays ago and has finally thawed out enough to send along some photos. Among the highlights: Korey Hall with a big chip off of his helmet; Vernand Morency with maybe a few too many handwarmers in his pocket; Koren Robinson looking macho stupid with his socks down; and the Pack’s cheerleading squad. … Dan Richardson has contributed what I believe is our first-ever Ticker item about lacrosse throwbacks. The team in question is the New Westminster Sr Salmonbellies — North America’s oldest established lacrosse club, going back to 1889 — who play in the Western Lacrosse Association in British Columbia. They’ve taken the team’s 1950s uni (also seen here) and used it as the basis for a throwback design, as seen here. Lots of additional pics in this photo gallery. … Last week I ran a Ticker item linking to this photo. Will Shepard informs me that this is actually part of a series of manipulated brand-centric images by the artist Hank Willis Thomas. They’re part of Thomas’s “B®anded” series, which you can access on his site. And if you think I don’t like Nike, wait until you see his stuff. … Here’s something I’ve never seen before: Billy Bucks with his uni number inscribed on his sunglasses (good find by Greg Riffenburgh). … Did you know Jackie Robinson also played basketball? Full details here. … What’s he smoking, and where can I get some?
#1 by James R on 01.31.08 8:39 am |
http://sportsillustr...
I never noticed before the “BB” on his hoodie
#2 by John Philips on 01.31.08 8:42 am |
I have seen one picture of the Hawk Harrelson jersey. It is on a 1970 Topps baseball card insert that was included with the first series of cards that year. They raised the price of the cards from 5 cents a pack to 10 cents a pack and to alleviate the shock of the increase, Topps included something in every series of wax packs. The first series had these mini posters. One was of Ken Harrelson. It has a picture of Harrelson’s face and an action shot that shows “Hawk” on the back of the jersey. I think I still have it in my collection. If I can find it, I’ll scan it and email it.
#3 by Dane on 01.31.08 8:46 am |
I don’t know why everyone was saying that the Giants’ jerseys on media day were too small. They look plenty big to me.
#4 by Pat on 01.31.08 8:51 am |
Magic Johnson is an idiot. His insight doesn’t even deserve that mention.
That baseball photo site is great. So many pics of the greatest uniform to ever hit the diamond.
#5 by Richard Bruns on 01.31.08 8:51 am |
I didn’t read the story because I’m on my way out the door to class, but Jackie Robinson also ran track and played football. I think it was on an ESPN Classic profile of him where I saw all this. The show claimed that at UCLA baseball was actually his worst sport but the one he enjoyed playing the most.
#6 by Paul Lukas on 01.31.08 8:54 am |
I’ve previously linked to photos of him running track and playing football. But the basketball angle was new to me.
#7 by lwiedy on 01.31.08 8:59 am |
I’m particularly fond of this shot — not just a haloed helmet, but dig those color-blocked stirrups, which were only worn in 1970. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a good photo of them.
Perhaps in 1969 also (note the 100th Ann. patch).
#8 by BobA on 01.31.08 9:00 am |
Lingerie Bowl might be gone but there is still the Puppy Bowl.
#9 by Paul Lukas on 01.31.08 9:05 am |
Good point!
#10 by Matt Lesser on 01.31.08 9:09 am |
Have to love box lacrosse. Hardwood and big checks…
#11 by Taha on 01.31.08 9:11 am |
The Packers don’t have official cheerleaders. they usually have some ladies from UW-GB or other local schools do some basic cheers at games, and they wear “traditional” uniforms (when the weather is cooperating).
#12 by Rick White in Cedar Park, TX on 01.31.08 9:12 am |
Yeah, they’re cute, but, it’s just not the same.
#13 by LI Phil on 01.31.08 9:15 am |
what?
#14 by Bernard Shakey on 01.31.08 9:15 am |
Paydirt. The 1974 Cleveland Indians red jersey, blue brim combination as modeled by Oscar Gamble (as 5 year old me and my father called “Mickey Mouse” as the ‘fro resembled mouse ears). All of this exiting the half Astroturf/half grass surface at Commiskey. The perfect storm. If you’ve never been there as I hadn’t until today, Steve’s Baseball Photography site is beyond words.
#15 by Al on 01.31.08 9:17 am |
It’s a European thing, with the coach’s initials on warmups … AV on an Arsenal coach’s jacket mean’s Arsene Wenger.
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He also played football and ran track for UCLA.
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The Philadelphia Wings have worn throwback jerseys (I think it was five years ago in celebration of the 1973 team). So did Hopkins and Maryland in their 100th game a few years back.
#16 by Al on 01.31.08 9:19 am |
AW, that is.
#17 by Jacob on 01.31.08 9:20 am |
It’s always been there. It’s right next to the green dot and yellow “C”.
#18 by LI Phil on 01.31.08 9:20 am |
“this thread needs more footy posts”
#19 by todd krevanchi on 01.31.08 9:20 am |
interesting. i thought that everyone knew of his basketball exploits in college.
year after year, we get impaled with robinson bio’s that i thought it was a common fact anymore.
#20 by MPowers1634 on 01.31.08 9:22 am |
In the pic of Bill Buckner, you can see upon his left hand the infamous “Double Curse” glove that was leftover from his days on the Cbbies.
#21 by Noel Blaha on 01.31.08 9:22 am |
In that picture of Bill Buckner, is that the infamous “Cubs” batting glove on his right hand sans the Cubs logo? It certainly looks to me to be a similar glove and the blue seems a bit too royal blue to match the Red Sox shade of dark blue. . .
When is that picture from? It would be interesting if it in fact was after the ‘86 world series.
#22 by Nicole on 01.31.08 9:27 am |
And it’s in HD this year!!!
#23 by Cullan on 01.31.08 9:28 am |
Re: Monday’s message board posts about the Red White and Blue League Logo. The Samonbellies’ link lead me to come across this for the Western Lacrosse Association.
http://upload.wikime...
#24 by lwiedy on 01.31.08 9:30 am |
It is from 1987 (note Rawlings logo). Sox wore Wilson road unis from 1979-1986.
#25 by Christopher on 01.31.08 9:37 am |
That link is addicting. And… images of the White Sox with their ’70s white hat!
#26 by MPowers1634 on 01.31.08 9:37 am |
When did Russell begin making all of the MLB uniforms and then subsequently Majestic?
#27 by Robert on 01.31.08 9:37 am |
Oh man, the mismatched windbreaker takes a bad look to an entirely new (low) level.
http://www.thatsmybo...
#28 by Luke on 01.31.08 9:39 am |
Ilya Kovalchuk (before being injured) last night had a massive amount of tape on his sock. it looked almost like thick tacit packaging tape, something a lot of money broke adult leaguers and high school players would use. But I believe anything aside from clear is illegal in the NHL. It may not have been tape at all, could have been this. Which I’m unsure of its legality.
#29 by Stuby on 01.31.08 9:45 am |
Let me tell ya, Johnnie LeMaster was fun to boo. Don’t know why, but he was the poster boy for the crap Giant teams of the late 70s.
At the ‘Stick, every time LeMaster came up to bat my Dad would turn to me and say “You know, LeMaster went to the Dixie Walker school of hitting”. I always thought he should have gotten a refund on his tuition.
Great baseball photo site, Paul. I won’t be getting any work done today.
#30 by Jon on 01.31.08 9:47 am |
I have video of Johnnie LeMaster exhibiting such self-depreciating humor. Not his BOO jersey, but an old episode of ‘This Week in Baseball’ (maybe 1983?) where he appears on the highlights making a nice play at short then in an interview asking “Can I make a play, or what?”
Not to promote myself again but ‘Project Runway’ model Jacqueline shares her thoughts on Mets uniforms here.
#31 by James Craven on 01.31.08 9:50 am |
No offense, Phillip, but you’re one sick puppy, no pun intended.
#32 by Mets/Jets Fan in Chicagoland on 01.31.08 9:50 am |
AACK!! Where did Tiant get that thing, army surplus? (No offense to our fighting men and women in uniform) OD khaki and red do not a good color combo make - apologies to Yoda
#33 by James Craven on 01.31.08 9:56 am |
[sarcasm]Oh, great. Everyone wants to be Shecky Fucking Greene.[/sarcasm]
#34 by ScottyJ in WV on 01.31.08 10:03 am |
You’re right, Paul. Dewing’s site is a time eater, and I’m lovin’ every minute of it!
I mean, how awesome is this?!!?
#35 by MPowers1634 on 01.31.08 10:03 am |
If I can show restraint enough to not post pics like this, then you all can refrain from making Yellow C and Green D comments! Ok, Ok.
#36 by Bob on 01.31.08 10:10 am |
Bob Huggins looking like a banana last night vs. UC.
http://cmsimg.cincin...
#37 by Jacob on 01.31.08 10:17 am |
Pimpin’ ain’t easy!
#38 by Perry on 01.31.08 10:18 am |
Before I clicked the link, I thought “Which one could he be referring to? Dodgers? Cardinals? Reds?” Then I clicked the link, and not only is it the Red Sox, but the Red Sox polyesters with a waistband and a two-toned cap. You, my friend, are sick. :-)
#39 by Johnny O on 01.31.08 10:18 am |
You are correct Taha. The Packers get cheerleaders from UW-GB and St. Norbert College. They switch every week. You should see how many girls try out for cheerleading at SNC, because they know they get to go to four Packer games every year for free.
#40 by Joey Guns on 01.31.08 10:19 am |
Great article by CNBC’s Darren Rovell:
Real Super Bowl Question: Will Belichick Wear His Hoodie?
http://www.cnbc.com/...
No way he wears it……
#41 by lwiedy on 01.31.08 10:24 am |
MLB designated Rawlings official uniform supplier in 1987 (although several clubs including the Red Sox with their home set did not switch). Russell gained the same distinction in 1992. Along with the Red Sox home, the Yankees (H/A), Braves (H/A) Tigers (H), and Blue Jays (H/A) remained with Wilson. The Royals actually broke out a Wilson road set in the second half of 1989. I was told by a Wilson rep at the ‘89 Winter Meetings that the players complained about the fit of the Rawlings gear. Since the Rawlings stuff was provided at no cost to the club, the idea of paying for uniforms had little appeal and the fill Rawlings sets were back for 1990.
I have a harder time remembering the differences during the “Russell era”.
#42 by Marty Met on 01.31.08 10:31 am |
SWEET!!!!
#43 by Kenny on 01.31.08 10:31 am |
He will now be known as Huggy Bear
#44 by lwiedy on 01.31.08 10:39 am |
Not that unusual for that time. The photo looks to be from spring training and players often like to wear what is known as a “rubber shirt” to help them loose weight. In the 1960’s specialize equipment was often left up to the individual and I doubt Luis Tiant cared how it looked doing wind sprints.
#45 by Rick White in Cedar Park, TX on 01.31.08 10:41 am |
Whew! For a minute there I thought you were actually going to post the link to the pic.
#46 by duker on 01.31.08 10:42 am |
I of course went to all the O’s pics in Steve’s Baseball photography pages. Check out this one of Brooks.
It looks like the bat boy has a prosthetic hook!?
#47 by B.G. on 01.31.08 10:44 am |
Yikes!!–those were some short shorts Jackie wore. Maybe the baggy look isn’t so bad…
#48 by LI Phil on 01.31.08 10:44 am |
no
#49 by Shane on 01.31.08 10:49 am |
Martin O’Neill almost always has a 31 on his shirts and jackets.
#50 by Don on 01.31.08 10:50 am |
This Tiant photo shows a Red Sox cap that is red in front and black in back. Is this a uniform variation?
http://www.thatsmybo...
#51 by MPowers1634 on 01.31.08 10:55 am |
The following is an excerpt from a phone conversation between two friends which occurred sometime during the morning of January 30, 2008.:
“Craig, what up?”
“Nothing much here, Bobby. You ready for the Bearcats this evening?”
“Well, that’s kind of why I’m getting” at you, I need you to make my look TIGHT!”
“Swell! I’ve got just the thing. By the way, did I ever happen to mention to you about the time I met Hank Aaron?’
“About as many times as you’ve asked me about that yellow “C” bullshit, FOOL!”
#52 by Shane on 01.31.08 10:56 am |
I wasn’t around back then, but they wore it in..I want to say 1974 for a few games.
#53 by dm00n [Doug] on 01.31.08 11:02 am |
Had to check out my team first, of course. Then I will spend the rest of the day going through the league.
I wish some of them were dated better. This picture is called “08041stanley57″ and this one is called “08042freehan57″. Neither of those guys played for the Tigers in 1957, so I am assuming it is some sort of set ID. Anyways, they appear to be close in time, yet the players are wearing caps with different old English Ds.
Also, for a period of time, the Tigers seem to have worn striped stirrups with their polyester road unis. I have seen vintage photos of the Tigers wearing stripes, but didn’t realize they did it that recently.
#54 by MPowers1634 on 01.31.08 11:03 am |
#55 by dm00n [Doug] on 01.31.08 11:05 am |
Here are the stirrups we just saw for sale on eBay.
#56 by Matt D. on 01.31.08 11:05 am |
I’ve been looking for good Sox Sod pics for a while, and these might be the best I’ve seen. What a hideous idea.
#57 by Shaftman on 01.31.08 11:06 am |
Did the A’s really have the MLB logo on their uni’s or is that photoshopped in?
#58 by Juan Grande on 01.31.08 11:06 am |
It is the shoes, man! The shoes make that entire outfit work. Just wear do you go to get lemon yellow patent leather shoes anyway?
#59 by Shaftman on 01.31.08 11:08 am |
And I meant to give you this link?
But I was looking further and it seems that the logo is on many pics so I guess it was actually there.
#60 by ryan c #40 on 01.31.08 11:08 am |
mike schmidt’s hair is amazing in those photos! haha. great site!
#61 by MPowers1634 on 01.31.08 11:08 am |
See post #51
#62 by dm00n [Doug] on 01.31.08 11:09 am |
I will never complain about the stupid undershirts worn by today’s players again.
#63 by The Ol Goaler on 01.31.08 11:10 am |
Ah, God Bless Steve! How the Cardinals ever went from this classic look (picture taken from Mr. Dewing’s front page; it’s his copyrighted material) to this still boggles the mind. (And pity the poor clubhouse guy who told Bob Gibson he hadda wear a baby-blue uniform!)
Of course, some guys could even make the pullovers look good! It’s gotta be the socks…
#64 by jibblescribbits on 01.31.08 11:10 am |
Colorado Avalanche Goalie Peter Budaj donned a new lid last night:
Everyone knows the guy on the back of the mask, but the guy on Budaj’s right is the main character from the video game Assassin’s Creed
I’m not sure what the bird is on the dexter jaw is, and it’s hard to see but on Budaj’s left side it looks to be more Assassin’s Creed images.
Hockey Masks are great
#65 by MPowers1634 on 01.31.08 11:12 am |
Seriously, that baseball site in icredible.
Looking at this pic of Rollie Fingers makes me wonder:
Have the A’s ever worn a cap with a yellow crown/green bill or all yellow with a green logo?
#66 by Shaftman on 01.31.08 11:13 am |
Notice that the piping on the sleeve holes don’t go all the way around either.
#67 by Mets/Jets Fan in Chicagoland on 01.31.08 11:17 am |
I have a picture that I love and hate at the same time - LOVE the Sox uni’s (especially the stirrups), but grit my teeth every time the name “Joe Foy” is mentioned - long-time Mets fans will remember that he was the ‘missing piece” who was acquired for this guy
#68 by LI Phil on 01.31.08 11:18 am |
where?
try marty’s closet
#69 by Don on 01.31.08 11:19 am |
RE: Comment 59
All major league teams wore the mlb logo on their uniform in 1969. IIRC it was a 100th anniversary logo.
#70 by Matt D. on 01.31.08 11:22 am |
50 Million WVU Fans Can’t Be Wrong!
if anyone misses the joke, look here.
#71 by orlandor on 01.31.08 11:27 am |
Paul’s new ESPN column is here.
All about the Giants.
#72 by Jim on 01.31.08 11:28 am |
‘Boo,’ Radically
Going with a To Kill A Mockingbird reference, Paul?
#73 by lwiedy on 01.31.08 11:33 am |
Patch was the 100th Anniversary of Baseball. I believe it is the advent of what has been the official logo since (the patch reads “100th ANNIVERSARY” at the bottom.
#74 by Noah on 01.31.08 11:33 am |
I never saw a photo from early in the 1970 season, before the helmet decals had been put on for the Brewers, until today…sweet.
Brewers at Red Sox
#75 by Pat on 01.31.08 11:33 am |
Dude, those uniforms are great. I can’t get enough of them. Especially the socks. (I think we crashed that dude’s site. None of the full size picture are working.)
#76 by lwiedy on 01.31.08 11:35 am |
Never a yellow crown with green bill (although Reggie wore that color schemed helmet in the ’71 All-Star Game). All yellow caps (and helmets)were worn (perhaps ’69-’70).
#77 by MPowers1634 on 01.31.08 11:36 am |
In the film, guess who played Boo Radley!
Robert Duvall
#78 by Joey Guns on 01.31.08 11:36 am |
Larry Johnson (Chiefs) is priceless:
http://www.sportingn...
#79 by Carl G on 01.31.08 11:37 am |
Here is the picture he was talking about for Harrelson
http://cgi.ebay.com/...
#80 by LI Phil on 01.31.08 11:38 am |
/dude…that site is farked
#81 by ScottyJ in WV on 01.31.08 11:39 am |
I think we blowed up the Mr. Dewing’s site.
Blowed it up real good.
#82 by Joel Keller on 01.31.08 11:40 am |
The baseball photo site doesn’t seem to be working for me. I either get a 999 error from Yahoo or broken links on the photos. Are we crashing this site?
#83 by orlandor on 01.31.08 11:40 am |
Wow, the white with blue uniforms take the Giants from ehh and so-so to wow. This is evidence that sometimes a small change can completely improve a look without a major overhaul.
Good call, Paul!
#84 by MPowers1634 on 01.31.08 11:46 am |
Any pics of either?
#85 by MPowers1634 on 01.31.08 11:54 am |
BINGO!
Brandon Jacobs Mylar UnderArmor cleats.
#86 by emd2k3 on 01.31.08 11:54 am |
What’s up with Joe Jackson’s socks?
Sort of a combo low stirrup/full sock thing. Oh, and that’s Shoeless Joe, not the ‘Steppin’ Out’ guy.
#87 by kdkauf on 01.31.08 11:58 am |
I very good friend of mine played baseball for Augie Garrido at Illinois. Garrido never called the players by their names, just an expletive followed by their number.
The company that did the practice jerseys was a local company. The owner was an alum of my Fraternity. I arranged for my friend to get a personalized NOB with DAMMIT. For almost half a season, he wore a DAMMIT 40 practice jersey. Garrido never noticed.
#88 by Philly Bill on 01.31.08 12:04 pm |
Marty Turco also debuted a new mask in the first game after the All-Star break. I didn’t catch the backplate to check for the Matt McKee decal, but I assume it’s there because the rest of the team is still sporting it.
#89 by Tom on 01.31.08 12:06 pm |
Great column on ESPN today, but I have to say I like the Giants look as it is. One thing I would like to see is red and blue striped socks with that instead of the solid reds. Make the sock stripes match the pattern and width of the stripes on the pants (thin red stripes outside of a thin blue stripe). Yes, it would go against the reason for having the all-red look (to honor the old uniforms) but I think it might work as a nice compromise between changing to all-blue and leaving it as it is. Just my two cents…
#90 by MPowers1634 on 01.31.08 12:29 pm |
Amen, exactly what I was thinking.
#91 by Paul Lukas on 01.31.08 12:30 pm |
Today’s ESPN column is up. (Yes, I realize someone else has already posted the link, but my day just feels unfinished if I don’t post it here myself.)
#92 by lwiedy on 01.31.08 12:30 pm |
Reggie:
All yellow helmet:
If someone can instruct me on posting photos w/o web hosting, I have a cap photo as well (sorry for the web ignorance).
#93 by Rick on 01.31.08 12:31 pm |
Re:
I of course went to all the O’s pics in Steve’s Baseball photography pages. Check out this one of Brooks.
It looks like the bat boy has a prosthetic hook!?
It actually looks like there are 2 hooks in the picture. A no handed bat boy? Interesting…
Also those Baltimroe away jerseys are the best. There is a huge ground swell by fans to put Baltimore back on the jerseys, but the little tyrant that owns the team refuses.
#94 by Micah on 01.31.08 12:31 pm |
That Hank Thomas is some serious stuff; I see where he is going with the photos. I don’t agree with everything (since I did graduate with an advertising degree after all!) he portrays, but it definitely provokes some serious discussion.
#95 by Rick on 01.31.08 12:31 pm |
Re:
It looks like the bat boy has a prosthetic hook!?
It actually looks like there are 2 hooks in the picture. A no handed bat boy? Interesting…
Also those Baltimore away jerseys are the best. There is a huge ground swell by fans to put Baltimore back on the jerseys, but the little tyrant that owns the team refuses.
#96 by Dave on 01.31.08 12:32 pm |
Good ESPN article, but I agree with post #89 — I like the current red version better.
Also, after reading the first paragraph, I thought for sure the article was going to be about the mismatched blue in the Giants 80s uniforms.
#97 by David on 01.31.08 12:38 pm |
I’m surprised no one else has commented about this. I’m not a Giants fan, but I have to say that the current uniform is WAY better than Paul’s re-design (sorry, Paul). The red just stands out so well - switching to blue would be too plain, too common, too … blah.
Giants, keep the look - red numbers, white shirts, silver pants, blue helmets - very nice!
#98 by LI Phil on 01.31.08 12:39 pm |
nice column today paul…as a avid g-man fan i thought i knew alot about their unis…i was wrong again, and pleasantly surprised…also, i liked the photoshops, but i hope they don’t go back to the the blue/white away (although LT made those look sweet)…
their current away is an exact replaca of 1956, so i can deal with it (although older/retro isn’t always better)
just LOSE the red alt…that’s all i ask
#99 by MPowers1634 on 01.31.08 12:40 pm |
This brim is definitely green!
If someone can instruct me on posting photos w/o web hosting, I have a cap photo as well (sorry for the web ignorance).
I don’t know about anybody else, but I opened up a photobucket and a Flickr account to host my pics and link to them!
This yellow capped helmet is beautiful, any caps.
#100 by lwiedy on 01.31.08 12:41 pm |
Seriously, that baseball site in icredible.
Looking at this pic of Rollie Fingers makes me wonder:
Have the A’s ever worn a cap with a yellow crown/green bill or all yellow with a green logo?
Never a yellow crown with green bill (although Reggie wore that color schemed helmet in the ’71 All-Star Game). All yellow caps (and helmets)were worn (perhaps ’69-’70).
Any pics of either?
Reggie:
http://www.mlb.com/d...
All gold helmet:
http://www.thatsmybo...
Sorry the links wont “link”, again web ignorance.
#101 by Ian on 01.31.08 12:47 pm |
Regarding Paul’s new ESPN article, I’m surprised nobody has commented on the Minnesota I-35W bridge tragedy decal on the rear of a Twins batting helmet. Could someone explain why on a Twins helmet the number is displayed using the Red Sox font? Hmm?
#102 by Kenny on 01.31.08 12:54 pm |
I would almost say add some blue stripes to the sleeves, DO NOT add a blue outline to the numbers
#103 by jibblescribbits on 01.31.08 12:57 pm |
Turco’s new lid looks pretty nice, but I’d like to see it up close a little so we actually see what’s painted on there
#104 by Johnny O on 01.31.08 12:57 pm |
Does anyone know what the Super Bowl XLIII logo will look like for next year? I know they come out usually a year ahead of time in the Program for the upcoming Super Bowl. Has anyone seen it yet?
#105 by CV on 01.31.08 12:57 pm |
My thoughts on the Giants unis are these:
Helmets are pretty darn cool. Pants are cool, but in some light look like dirty grey, still pretty nice.
But the jerseys are horrendous. The home blue is as boring as you could possibly get. Plain blue in a color that doesn’t match the helmet, with the only decorations being numbers I could make with a roll of tape. And as Paul so adequately pointed out, the road jerseys should be trimmed in BLUE not RED. The red Alt luckily combines the worst elements of each, the boringness of the the blue jersey with the odd overuse of red of the white jersey.
Man, fix those jerseys and the Giants unis would be great, but as is they suck.
#106 by SATCH on 01.31.08 12:58 pm |
See, even Tony Romo is laughing at the Giants’ red alternates.
“You look dumb.”
#107 by lwiedy on 01.31.08 12:59 pm |
#108 by MPowers1634 on 01.31.08 1:05 pm |