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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.

Here’s the deal: In the 1971 . . . → Read More: For the 1971 Falcons, ‘X’ Marked the Spot

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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Sweet . . . → Read More: Could Stargell Stars Be Making a Return?

We Donâ€™t Need No Stinkinâ€™ Chinstraps!

By Paul Lukas, on February 3rd, 2017%

The second Super Bowl I ever watched was SB VII in 1973 — Miami vs. Washington. I was only eight years old at the time, so maybe I can be forgiven for not noticing one of the game’s more uni-notable aspects: Washington quarterback Billy Kilmer played the entire game without a chinstrap! . . . → Read More: We Donâ€™t Need No Stinkinâ€™ Chinstraps!