Click to enlarge Frank Robinson died yesterday. You probably know that he was MLB’s first black manager, that he’s still the only player to have been named the MVP of …
Category: Customization/Modification
A Uni Watch Look at Game One of the World Series
Click to enlarge There was a uni-related anomaly in last night’s World Series opener even before the game started, as Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (above left) had a cap …
Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down
Paul here, pinch-hitting today for Phil, who has this weekend off. Yesterday I asked if anyone know more about straight-on football placekickers who tied the toe of their cleats to …
Mother’s Day Comes Early in Oakland
Click to enlarge A’s outfielder Stephen Piscotty’s mother, Gretchen Piscotty, died of ALS on Sunday night. It was the second time in less than two weeks that an Oakland player’s …
For the 1971 Falcons, ‘X’ Marked the Spot
The image shown at right is from the Falcons’ home opener in 1971. What’s with the white “X” on the helmet? The answer to that question provides a nice little …
Sleeping Through Uni Watch 101: The Browns’ Orange Shoes
There are lots of stories out there that have essentially become Uni Watch 101. The Nats’ “Natinals” typo in 2009, the Vikings wearing mono-purple due to a jersey mix-up with …
Could Stargell Stars Be Making a Return?
Click to enlarge Intriguing sight at Pirates camp the other day, as infielder Gift Ngoepe appeared to be wearing Stargell Stars. Could this be heralding a full-fledged return of the …
We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Chinstraps!
The second Super Bowl I ever watched was SB VII in 1973 — Miami vs. Washington. I was only eight years old at the time, so maybe I can be …
Talking Helmets with Curtis McClinton
Super Bowl IV is not generally regarded as a good game. The score was lopsided (Chiefs 23, Vikings 7) and the outcome was never in doubt. These days the game …
New Era Logo Creep on MLB Caps, continued
Yesterday’s post about the New Era logo being added to MLB game caps prompted a lot of comments from people who said they routinely remove the company’s logo from fashion …
Did Tom Brady Try to Stick It to the NFL by Removing the NFL Logo from His Helmet?
Paul here, giving Phil a well-earned weekend break. Yesterday I said the site would be closed for the weekend, but then an interesting story began circulating late in the day …
Valerie Solanas Would Be Proud: A Brief History of Cutting Up Uniforms
The situation regarding White Sox pitcher Chris Sale reportedly cutting up his team’s throwback jerseys is certainly unusual. But it’s not the first time a uniform or uni element has …
EXCLUSIVE: American League Had Stirrup Rule in 1967
Click to enlarge When I was 12 years old, in 1976, I read Jim Bouton’s seminal best-seller, Ball Four. I was already obsessed with stirrups by that point, so I …
A Close Look at Hockey Helmet Earpieces
[Editor’s Note: Today we have a guest entry by Ben Van Mierlo, who’s going to give us a close look at a very small piece of hockey gear. Enjoy. ”” …
A Pair of Dodgers Who Modify Their Jerseys
Click to enlarge Back in April we ran a Ticker item about Dodgers first baseman Adrian González appearing to have a horizontal seam sewn into his jersey placket, a bit …