This 4-part think piece explores all the alternate realities of pro football if the AFL never existed.
Category: Think Pieces
No More BFBS? Should Black Be Considered a ‘Neutral’ Color?
When is a black uniform BFBS? And should we rethink our definition of what BFBS actually is?
What if the AFL Never Existed? (Part 3)
Part 3 of “What If the AFL Never Existed?” covering the period from 1980-1990 where the alt reality NFL merges with the alt reality WFL.
What if the AFL Never Existed? (Part 2)
Part 2 of “What If the AFL Never Existed?” covering the period from 1970-1980 where the alt reality NFL merges with the alt reality WFL.
What if the AFL Never Existed? (Part 1)
Here is Part 1 of my “What If the AFL Never Existed?” covering the period from 1959-70 where the alt reality NFL expands by four teams. By Chris Diamond.
Some Thoughts on the Jets (Possibly) Un-retiring #12
Joe Namath IS #12 for the New York Jets. Should Aaron Rodgers wear his number, with Namath’s blessing?
That’ll Put Hair on Your Chest: The Evolution of Athletes’ Body Hair
A hairy torso was once the epitome of athletic masculinity, but not anymore.
What if Every City’s Teams Were Like Pittsburgh’s — Part Four
Chris Diamond has re-imagined what would teams in cities with the “big four” sports look like if they all shared the same colors inspired by the city
What We Talk About When We Talk About Uniform Ads
Why do so many reporters fail to describe uni ads as “ads”? I decided to ask some of them.
What if the NFL Expanded by Twelve Franchises?
Jonah Ward and Steve Gonzales wanted to challenge themselves with connecting to city identities, as well as uniquely named teams that gave them unconventional challenges and prompts to roll with. The designers alternated with city and name choices. Both designers collaborated on the helmets, logos, and uniforms, depicted in this series.
What if Every City’s Teams Were Like Pittsburgh’s — Part Three
Chris Diamond has re-imagined what would teams in cities with the “big four” sports look like if they all shared the same colors inspired by the city
What if Every City’s Teams Were Like Pittsburgh’s — Part Two
Chris Diamond has re-imagined what would teams in cities with the “big four” sports look like if they all shared the same colors inspired by the city
Some Thoughts About NFL Color vs. Color Games
The Cowboys, Patriots and Broncos have played more color vs color games than any other teams, by a long shot.
Some Thoughts on the Mets Retiring Willie Mays’ No. 24
Willie Mays was an all time great player, Hall of Famer and baseball ambassador. The Mets retired his number almost 50 years after his playing days ended.
Greatest Hits of the MLB Pullover Era: Part II
Walter Helfer concludes his lookback at the pullover and sansabelt era and ranks them.