Category: Coaches/Managers

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

By Paul Lukas, on January 7th, 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 . . . → Read More: A Look Back at Mike McCarthy’s Odd Cap/Sharpie Habit

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

By Paul Lukas, on October 25th, 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 . . . → Read More: Here’s Your Uniform — But It Won’t Be Your Uniform

Gophers Unveil New Uni Set

By Paul Lukas, on February 21st, 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 . . . → Read More: Gophers Unveil New Uni Set

Mike Schmidt? Hammerinâ€™ Hank? The Homerun King?

By Phil Hecken, on August 14th, 2017%

@UniWatch @PhilHecken Celebrating '82 tonight. The year Schmidt didn't have his jersey on baseball card picture day. pic.twitter.com/4zLZdBgZLL

— Frank McGuigan (@FrankMcGuigan) July 15, 2017

[Editor’s Note: Paul is on his annual August break from site. Deputy editor Phil Hecken is in charge from now through Aug. 25, although Paul is . . . → Read More: Mike Schmidt? Hammerin’ Hank? The Homerun King?