Masked Mascots Lead the Way in Pandemic Messaging

By Paul Lukas, on April 6th, 2020%

Good morning! Greetings from Uni Watch HQ, where I’m happy to report that all three inhabitants continue to be healthy, safe, and mostly sane. I hope the same is true at your home.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve grown accustomed to seeing more and more of our fellow citizens wearing masks over their . . . → Read More: Masked Mascots Lead the Way in Pandemic Messaging

56 comments - (Comments are closed)   Facemasks/Visors, Mascots, Think Pieces

Phils Phan Phlames of Controversy with New-Look Phanatic

By Paul Lukas, on February 24th, 2020%

There are a lot of significant visual changes on MLB diamonds this season — the addition of the Nike maker’s mark, the Padres’ return to brown, the return of the Brewers’ ball-in-glove logo, and more. But arguably one of the most important design revisions was unveiled yesterday, as the Phillies revealed the new-look Phillie Phanatic.

. . . → Read More: Phils Phan Phlames of Controversy with New-Look Phanatic

29 comments - (Comments are closed)   Mascots, MLB

From Connie Mack to Mr. Oriole: A Conversation with Dick Armstrong

By Paul Lukas, on January 15th, 2019%

Photo courtesy of Dick Armstrong; click to enlarge

The photo shown above was taken during spring training in March of 1950. The gentleman on the right is Philadelphia A’s owner/manager Connie Mack, who was then 87 years old and was preparing to manage his 50th season — and, as it . . . → Read More: From Connie Mack to Mr. Oriole: A Conversation with Dick Armstrong

33 comments - (Comments are closed)   History, Mascots, MLB, Team Logos/Insignia

Deep Dish Dishes Major Chicagoland Uni Intel

By Paul Lukas, on December 6th, 2018%

There’s a Uni Watch reader out there who does some uni-related work at the Bulls’ and Blackhawks’ arena in Chicago. He prefers to remain anonymous, so let’s call him Deep Dish — a reference to Watergate-era anonymous source Deep Throat and Chicago’s famous deep-dish pizza.

Deep Dish recently shared a bunch of uni-related info . . . → Read More: Deep Dish Dishes Major Chicagoland Uni Intel

79 comments - (Comments are closed)   Jerseys, Mascots, NBA, NHL, Pockets
 
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