Ralph Lauren released Team USA’s outfits for the Sochi opening ceremonies yesterday (see above), and I for one do not feel like my country is being honored. Additional photos, info, …
Category: Olympics
Seahawks Take The Field
By John Ekdahl The new Seahawks unis saw their first live action last night and the results were predictable. I know some of you like them, but it just doesn’t …
Views from the Elysian Fields: The Hubertushirschen of NBA Jersey Sponsorship
By Morris Levin “The Hubertushirschen of NBA Jersey Sponsorship” The photograph above is of Bundesliga Eintracht Braunschweig players in 1973. (The team has since been relegated, and plays in the …
When the ‘Leotard Look’ is very, very good
By Phil Hecken Paul has an ESPN column today — look here. Meanwhile: We’re about ready to wrap up the look at Olympics uniforms (kits, singlets, suits, etc.) today with …
Olympic Hoops Unis
By Phil Hecken Bet you thought I was going to lede with Penn State’s “new” uniforms. You’d be wrong. They get a ticker mention at best. If you don’t want …
The World’s Oldest Sport
By Phil Hecken As the Olympics move into their second and final week, we have a couple more looks at the uniforms worn in various disciplines. Today’s Olympic Correspondent is …
Views from Elysian Fields: What if I take my problem to the United Nations?
By Morris Levin “Views from Elysian Fields: What if I take my problem to the United Nations?” The International Judo Federation and the Saudi Arabia Olympic Committee reached an agreement …
Field Hockey at the Olympics
By Phil Hecken Continuing the look at Olympic sports uniforms, today’s Olympic Correspondent is one of the oldest and truest members of Uni Watch, and the President of the Hockey …
The Making of an Olympic Soccer Boot
By Phil Hecken As we continue our Olympics coverage her on Uni Watch, we go a bit “off uni” to take a look at the making of a specific piece …
A Brief History of Olympic Swimming Uniforms
By Phil Hecken Despite Mitt Romney’s prognostications, the 2012 London Olympics seem to be moving along swimmingly through the first full four days of competition. So it’s only fitting that …
Olympic Beach Volleyball
By Phil Hecken When today’s Olympic Correspondent approached me for a discipline, after a brief discussion, he asked me if anyone had decided to cover “Beach Volleyball.” My reply was …
Throwbacks in Milwaukee
By John Ekdahl The Milwaukee Brewers wore uniforms belonging to the 1923 Milwaukee Bears and the Washington Nationals wore Homestead Grays uniforms last night at Miller Park. More pictures are …
Australia’s Uniforms Feature Names of Medalists
By John Ekdahl Last night (on tape delay), Australia rolled out their Olympics Uniforms that featured the names of all 131 Australian medalists lined on the inside of their blazers. …
Views From Elysian Fields: U.S. Baseball at the Olympics
By Morris Levin The 2012 Summer Olympic Games open tonight in London. The International Olympic Committee voted to displace baseball from the Games in a 2005 vote, and the 2008 …
Gold Golden Gophers
By Phil Hecken Paul has an ESPN column today — here’s the link. A quick break from the Olympics as the main article — So we have a short lede, …