By Phil Hecken Uni Watch readers should be familiar with the name Leo Strawn, Jr., for his many ‘unique’ submissions to the ticker — which are usually placed in the …
Category: Helmets
Uni Watch Column Leads to On-Field Change (probably)
Two weeks ago I had an ESPN column on MLB logo inconsistencies. One of those inconsistencies involved the Braves, whose helmet logo has always been fatter than their cap logo. …
’Tis the Season to Shift Your Brain Into MLB Mode
This photo of Jason Heyward was taken a few days ago. As you can see, he’s still using the facemask that he began wearing last season after being beaned by …
KC: Stands for Kinda Confusing
The Kansas City Chiefs have had one of the most stable visual identity programs in all of pro sports over the past half-century. Their uniforms have barely changed over the …
Pew Pew Platter
Click to enlarge I don’t have much time today, so I’ll have to make this quick. Here’s what you need to know: 1. What you see above is the new …
Apathetic Guys Finish Third
[Editor’s Note: I have a new ESPN column today ”” a round-up of the latest MLB uni news. Meanwhile, this is a special day, because intern Mike Chamernik, who’s been …
A Teeny-Tiny Detail We All Missed
Before we get started: I have an ESPN column today on the Cubs’ new throwbacks ”” enjoy. Now then: The Patriots’ season ended on Sunday, but reader Jack Phuapradit has …
The Latest Development in Football Helmet Technology
On Wednesday evening I attended a media event organized by Riddell, to promote their latest helmet safety product, which is called InSite. Didn’t have enough time to write about it …
Boys With Toys, Part 379
Click photos to enlarge We’ve known for a while now what Notre Dame will be wearing for this Saturday’s Shamrock Series game against Arizona State. And now, as you can …
Throwbacks Are Thrown for a Loss
Surprising news yesterday afternoon out of Tampa, where the Bucs had been planning to wear their creamsicle throwbacks on Sept. 29. Turns out they won’t be wearing them after all, …
What’s Round on Both Ends and High in the Middle?
Got a note yesterday from reader Kevin Mueller, as follows: My father played football at Ohio University 1964-1967, and was a grad assistant for a couple years after. While going …
Malware? No — Mal-wear!
My annual college football season-preview column for ESPN, this year’s edition of which will run today, is always my biggest column of the year. It’s also the most frantic and …
Everyone Loves Free Stuff — A Sampling of MLB Ballpark Giveaways for 2013
By Phil Hecken Ah. Freebies at the ballpark. It’s been a while since I went to a baseball game with the expressed purpose of getting some swag, and if my …
Forget The Titans – Remember The Outlaws
By Phil Hecken Designers frequently contact me with their concepts, and I will often host them in the “Uni Tweaks” section of the weekend blogs, and occasionally, I will be …
What’s the Matter with Kansas?
Kansas really needs to step it up. Yesterday they unveiled a mere five new football helmets — not nearly enough. Where’s the pin? Where’s the G.I. Joe? Where’s the flag-desecration? …