Are You Ready for Some Baseball?

By Paul Lukas, on February 23, 2020

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Paul here, filling in again for Phil, who’s off this weekend.

Grapefruit and Cactus League action got underway in earnest yesterday, and there were several uni-notable aspects of the Yanks/Jays game in Tampa. First, as you can see above, the Blue Jays have added a black armband. […]

February 23rd, 2020 | Category: Coaches/Managers, Helmets, Memorials, MLB | 28 comments - (Comments are closed)

A Look Back at Mike McCarthy’s Odd Cap/Sharpie Habit

By Paul Lukas, on January 7, 2020

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With former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy heading back to the NFL coaching sidelines after a one-season absence, it’s worth remembering the he had a very odd uni-related quirk: For at least a decade, he was in the habit of wearing a Sharpie tucked […]

January 7th, 2020 | Category: Caps, Coaches/Managers, Customization/Modification, NFL | 44 comments - (Comments are closed)

Here’s Your Uniform — But It Won’t Be Your Uniform

By Paul Lukas, on October 25, 2019

Almost exacty four years ago, on Oct. 29, 2015, the Padres introduced newly hired manager Andy Green and, per the usual custom, had him don the team’s then-current jersey.

As it turned out, Green never wore that jersey on the field, because the Padres unveiled a new uni set about a month later. So […]

October 25th, 2019 | Category: Coaches/Managers, Jerseys, MLB, Press Conferences | 79 comments - (Comments are closed)

Gophers Unveil New Uni Set

By Paul Lukas, on February 21, 2018

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February isn’t usually the time for college football uniform news items, but the Minnesota Gophers came up with a whopper yesterday, as they unveiled a new uni set that includes, as you can see above, an oar-themed helmet stripe and compass-themed helmet numbers. Those are references to […]

February 21st, 2018 | Category: Coaches/Managers, College Football, Helmets | 98 comments - (Comments are closed)
 
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