Category: Customization/Modification

Mother’s Day Comes Early in Oakland

By Paul Lukas, on May 8th, 2018%

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A’s outfielder Stephen Piscotty’s mother, Gretchen Piscotty, died of ALS on Sunday night. It was the second time in less than two weeks that an Oakland player’s mom had passed away. The first death came on April 23, when reliever Yusmeiro Petit lost his mother, Rubia.

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For the 1971 Falcons, ‘X’ Marked the Spot

By Paul Lukas, on September 26th, 2017%

The image shown at right is from the Falcons’ home opener in 1971. What’s with the white “X” on the helmet? The answer to that question provides a nice little uni-related storyline that I hadn’t been aware of until reader Bill Kellick recently brought it to my attention.

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Sleeping Through Uni Watch 101: The Browns’ Orange Shoes

By Paul Lukas, on July 24th, 2017%

There are lots of stories out there that have essentially become Uni Watch 101. The Nats’ “Natinals” typo in 2009, the Vikings wearing mono-purple due to a jersey mix-up with the Lions in 1964, Lou Whitaker wearing a replica jersey with a Magic Markered number at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game — we all . . . → Read More: Sleeping Through Uni Watch 101: The Browns’ Orange Shoes

Could Stargell Stars Be Making a Return?

By Paul Lukas, on March 22nd, 2017%

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Intriguing sight at Pirates camp the other day, as infielder Gift Ngoepe appeared to be wearing Stargell Stars. Could this be heralding a full-fledged return of the fabled cap ornaments? I’m hoping to find out more today — stay tuned.

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