Category: Merchandising

Lots of Founding-Year Glitches in NBA Draft Caps

By Paul Lukas, on June 21st, 2018%

The NBA draft takes place tonight which means we’ll be seeing lots of NBA draft caps. Normally, I don’t care about draft caps, which are basically just a pointless merchandise category, but reader David R., who prefers not to use his full name, has identified an interesting inconsistency in this latest crop of NBA . . . → Read More: Lots of Founding-Year Glitches in NBA Draft Caps

A Look Back at an Unusual NFL Logo

By Paul Lukas, on January 10th, 2018%

I don’t usually worry too much about logos that appear on retail merch. But we’re going to talk about precisely such a logo today.

It all started when longtime reader Jimmy Lonetti pointed me toward an eBay listing for a vintage New Orleans Saints stadium jacket. What caught Jimmy’s eye was this patch on the . . . → Read More: A Look Back at an Unusual NFL Logo

Are the Nike’s New ‘Smart Jerseys’ a Game-Changer?

By Paul Lukas, on September 19th, 2017%

Introducing the Nike @NBA Connected Jersey.

Learn more at https://t.co/j10gHf22o3 #NIKExNBA pic.twitter.com/gcJ7DGWDGb

— Nike (@Nike) September 16, 2017

As most of you know by now, I generally don’t concern myself with the retail scene. As I often say, I cover what the players wear, not what’s for sale. Uniforms, not merchandise.

ALL RISE: MLB Introduces â€˜Players Weekendâ€™ Jerseys; Even Yanks Will Wear NOB (First Time Ever)

By Phil Hecken, on August 10th, 2017%

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[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 still on the clock over at ESPN and may be popping up here occasionally.]

By Phil Hecken Follow @PhilHecken !function(d,s,id){var . . . → Read More: ALL RISE: MLB Introduces “Players Weekend” Jerseys; Even Yanks Will Wear NOB (First Time Ever)