It was a big day yesterday for NFL patches, as two teams revealed new commemorative logos and announced that they’ll be worn as jersey patches for 2018. In both cases, …
Author: Paul Lukas
Uni Watch Exclusive: The Inside Story Behind the Titans’ Hidden ‘Nice Try’ Message
As you may recall, a few weeks ago it was discovered that someone from the Titans had put a hidden “Nice Try” message in one of the teaser images for …
A Look at the Masters Logo’s Many Inconsistencies
[Editor’s Note: Today we have a guest entry from longtime Uni Watch reader and ally Marty Buccafusco, who’s done a deep dive on the surprising level of disarray in one …
The Titans Unveil Their New Uniform Set
Click to enlarge The Titans revealed their new uniform set last night. I gave my assessment of the new look in this ESPN piece, which was published last night. (In …
A Cold Day Out on the Diamond
The weather was pretty grim here in New York yesterday, with temperatures around 40º and a light rain (which meant I couldn’t go for my daily bike ride in Prospect …
Astros Wear Gold-Trimmed Championship Unis for Home Opener
Embed from Getty Images The Astros played their home opener last night, so they wore their gold-trimmed jerseys and caps for the occasion. I’d say this was one of the …
Signature Style: A Close Look at the Rusty Staub Memorial Patch
As Phil reported in yesterday’s Ticker, the Mets have added a memorial patch for Rusty Staub (shown at right; click to enlarge). Interestingly, instead of going with the more typical …
MLB Opening Day Recap
Embed from Getty Images The 2018 MLB season kicked off yesterday, with 13 games on the schedule (down from 15 due to a pair of rainouts). Here’s a rundown of …
Best Goalie Mask Ever? Quite Possibly!
Click to enlarge We all know how NHL goalies like to wear a toque over their masks during outdoor stadium games. I believe Canadiens netminder Jose Theodore was the first …
Flag on Uniform Prompted Objection Back in 1970
Click to enlarge When the ABA’s Los Angeles Stars moved to Utah in 1970 and became the Utah Stars, they wore two flag patches on their shorts — an American …
YouTube TV Logo to Appear on Court for NBA Finals
During the past few NBA Finals series, lots of people have complained about the Finals logo not appearing on the court as it had during previous seasons. That won’t be …
KC in ’63 Update: Filling in the Historical Record
As I’ve continued to explore the topic of road teams wearing white against the 1963 A’s in Kansas City, several readers have decided to search newspaper archives for additional examples …
Time for the MLB Season Preview
Click to enlarge It’s one of the surest signs of spring: the appearance of the annual Uni Watch MLB Season Preview, the 20th edition of which is now available over …
History Mystery Update: Road Teams Wore White in KC in ’63
Today I have an update on a storyline that’s been developing step by step. Here’s a quick recap: A few weeks ago I posted an entry about some 1963 home …
A Look Back at the Uni-Verse, 54 Years Ago Today
Today is my birthday. I’m 54, although most people tell me I don’t look or act that old (I tell them it helps to be really immature), and my Brannock …