As usual, the best part of Jackie Robinson Day was hearing all the broadcasters going out of their minds because they couldn’t tell the players apart (“The Rockies have a …
Category: Logo Creep
Andre Ethier for President!
Notice anything missing from Andre Ethier’s uniform? Looks like he did some very selective surgery to his undershirt collar, much like a doctor removing a malignant tumor. Outstanding work. I …
Monday Morning Uni Watch
All season long, Vikes coach Brad Childress has worn a special non-branded headset due to his hearing impairment, but the clowns at Motorola finally decided to impose their logo and …
Guess What Chips I Won’t Be Eating Today?
Have there ever been a worse helmet design match-up than last night’s Fiesta Bowl? Woof. Fortunately, the game featured a few uni-notable aspects: • Boise State wore orange pants for …
Monday Morning Uni Watch
Relatively quiet day in the NFL yesterday, but there were still a few noteworthy items. To wit: • Joe Skiba had promised me that the Giants would wear their road …
Monday Morning Uni Watch, Hall of Fame Game Edition
I only caught the last few minutes of the Hall of Fame Game last night. Fortunately, thanks to the magic of internet photo galleries, I can bring you the uni-related …
In Which We Learn That the Yankees Are Actually a Bunch of Penny-Pinchers Who Wear All Sorts of Unauthorized Headgear
Two interesting moments during last night’s Yanks/Braves game in Atlanta. One of them came during the top of the 9th, when Mariano Rivera got a rare turn at bat — …
Tat Spat
I’d be the first to agree that I’m in no position to criticize anyone for having a tattoo of a brand, although I think the Brannock Device tat on my …
Lime-Hued Blast from Recent Past
Remember that April Fool’s joke I pulled exactly two months ago? Maybe it wasn’t a joke after all. Or maybe it gave somebody some ideas. That’s the question floating around …
Jordan Reveals Longstanding Dream of Playing Hockey
Tired of those unsightly Reebok logos on NHL jerseys? So is Michael Jordan! In fact, we could probably eliminate the Reebok mark from the NHL altogether if we just cloned …
What a Lovely Way to Ring in the New Year
You all know how I feel about yesterday’s “Where’s Waldo?” promotion. But here’s an ironic twist: By the start of next season, the Reebok logo might be gone from all …
Monday Morning Uni Watch
Maybe it’s because I’m a Niners fan, maybe it’s because the San Francisco Chronicle posted a really big photo gallery, or maybe it was just a coincidence, but I spotted …
Dressed for Success Mindless Corporate Conformity
Got a note the other day from reader Casey Lute, as follows: I was leaving the Oregon State men’s basketball game this evening when I walked by their sports workout …
Fortunately, I Already Have Other Plans for Jan. 1st
Everyone loves the NHL’s annual Winter Classic game, and who wouldn’t? The outdoor setting, the throwback uniforms, the rare national broadcast coverage, plus the whole thing takes place on New …
Please, I Beg You, Make It Stop
Every now and then a debate breaks out in the comments section about the precise definition of logo creep. As the guy who came up with the term, I feel …