Category: Hosiery | Uni Watch

To Tuck or Not to Tuck?

By Paul Lukas, on March 31st, 2017%

Reader Charles Noerenberg got in touch with me yesterday to point out a very small uni-related detail regarding an NHL player — a detail I had never noticed or even thought about before. Charles broke everything down in such a brilliantly obsessive manner that I’ve decided to make it the focus of today’s entry.

The . . . → Read More: To Tuck or Not to Tuck?

The Series When the White Sox Wore White Socks (mostly)

By Paul Lukas, on March 20th, 2017%

There are certain uniform variations and peculiarities that have become standard knowledge among the uni-scenti over the years. By now we all know that the Cowboys wore red, white, and blue helmet striping in 1976. We all know the A’s managers and coaches wore white caps in the late 1960s and early ’70s. And . . . → Read More: The Series When the White Sox Wore White Socks (mostly)

A Look Back at the Lakersâ€™ 2007 Throwback Short Shorts

By Paul Lukas, on November 8th, 2016%

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When it was announced that the Lakers would be wearing late-’80s throwbacks for last Friday night’s game against Golden State, several people felt obliged to quip, “Are they gonna wear the short shorts, too?” (As you can see above, the answer to that question turned out to . . . → Read More: A Look Back at the Lakersâ€™ 2007 Throwback Short Shorts

Scenes from the Iowa State Baseball Tourney

By Paul Lukas, on July 29th, 2016%

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Each year reader Jesse Gavin covers the Iowa State Baseball Tournament, which is currently taking place in Des Moines, and spots all sorts of uni-notable items. “If this week is any indication, the future is bright for baseball players’ hosiery stylings,” he says. “Lots of striped stirrups.” . . . → Read More: Scenes from the Iowa State Baseball Tourney