Back in November I got the following note from double-knit uni expert Bill Henderson: I’ve come across someone you must meet. He’s a fellow who recently bought my jersey guide …
Category: Equipment Managers
No, I Don’t Plan to Apply for the Job
The initial reports began circulating early yesterday afternoon: Mets equipment manager Charlie Samuels (that’s him at right, as pictured in the 2000 media guide, before he’d lost a ton of …
That Sew-and-Sew
Giants equipment manager Joe Skiba is shaping up as the NFL’s seamstress tailor of the year. A few weeks ago he sewed up a gash in Ahmad Bradshaw’s pants, and …
Uni Watch Profiles: Frank Pupello
I got an e-mail the other day from someone informing me of an error in the the Uni Watch Glossary. He said I needed to change the entry for “Pupello …
Uni Watch Field Trip: A Walk on the Wild’s Side
Meet Brent Proulx, assistant equipment manager for the Minnesota Wild and all-around swell guy, who was nice enough to give me and Phil a behind-the-scenes tour after Saturday night’s Wild/Blue …
How to Dress A Duck
By Phil Hecken, with Kenny Ocker and Casey Martin It isn’t often the University of Oregon makes it to the Rose Bowl, but for those of us who are intrigued …
Uni Watch Field Trip: An Afternoon at the Meadowlands
Last Thursday I drove out to the Meadowlands to see Giants equipment director Joe Skiba, who wanted to show me a bunch of new gear and give me a tour …
Check Your Head
We all know there are several MLB teams that have inconsistent logo sets. The “D” on the Tigers’ cap is different from the one on their jersey, the Yankees have …
The Prince’s Clothier: Steve Vucinich Interview
As you no doubt recall, I spent most of last Friday’s entry gushing of the hosiery stylings of A’s prospect Corey Wimberly. After a bit of phone tag, yesterday I …
Land of 1000 Laeks
Looks like we’re gonna have to give an honorary Uni Watch membership to former MLB player Denny Hocking. While watching Friday night’s Twins/Angels game, he noticed something that almost everyone …
Uni Watch Profiles: Marge Switzer
When the Packers play the Seahawks tomorrow, one observer will be watching the events with particularly keen interest. That’s Marge Switzer, the Pack’s seamstress. In this high-tech football era, Marge …
Hey, MJ, How Much Do You Care That Corporate Branding Is Ruining Sports? ‘Oh, About This Much’
The nice thing about co-owning an NBA team is that you can work out with the players whenever you want. And of course you’ll get an official team practice jersey …
‘C’ Span (Or: Wishbone Offense)
Okay, it’s official: The Bears have a serious problem with their helmet decals. It’s been brewing for a couple of seasons now, as the occasional player has shown up with …
Uni Watch Profiles: Rob Recker
Back when I invited people to apply for the Uni Watch intern’s position, one of the finalists was David Sonny. Although he didn’t make the final cut, he had already …
In Which Optimus Prime Suits Up for the Giants
The science fiction-ization of NFL headwear continues. Yesterday it was LaDainian Tomlinson’s facemask; today it’s the gonzo helmet design worn by Brandon Jacobs, Amani Toomer, and several other Giants players …