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 …
Category: Patches
Just One More Bumper Sticker…
and the uniform will be perfect… By Phil Hecken, with Rick Pearson You may have heard the phrase before, since I used it last weekend quite a bit. “Just One …
A New Crew – Part Deux
By Phil Hecken Welcome back to part two of the Milwaukee Brewer makeover series. If you missed Part I, featuring some amazing mock ups by Chance Michaels and David Frost, …
A New Crew – Part the First
By Phil Hecken Welcome back, everyone! It all started a few scant weeks ago when I and a couple of other posters decided that the Chicago White Sox uniform needed …
Tracking The Unis, Round 2, Part II
Whole bunch of stuff today, including NFL news, new Benchies & two “Guess The Game” quizzes, uniform news and more below. Make sure you check out the whole post (if …
Because If There’s One Thing the NFL Needs, It’s More Money
Had a great time in Cleveland, but I’ll get to that tomorrow or the day after. For now, let’s talk football, because NFL training camp season has begun. And thanks …
Oh, the Hours I Spent Inside the Coliseum
by Phil Hecken and Jim Vilk I’m joined this fine Friday by DIYer and memorabilia collector Jim Vilk, who’s about to regale us with a fascinating story of his days …
Now Can Someone Please Create Similar Sites for the Other Leagues?
At the risk of having Teebz cross me off of his Christmas card list, I have to admit that my knowledge of NHL jersey patches is somewhat less than encyclopedic. …
We All Know Ichiro Would’ve Won
I know, that screen shot looks like it’s from a video game, but it’s actually Carlos Peña from last night’s home run derby, where his Rays logo sleeve patch was …
Monday Morning Uni Watch, Holiday Weekend Edition
Remember those halcyon days when MLB made everyone wear American flag patches on July 4th, leading to unforgettable moments like this? Definitely made for a fun-filled holiday. Alas, there are …
Return to Charm City
Maybe it’s just coincidence, but I was in Baltimore two weeks ago and now Baltimore’s own Joe Hilseberg has found a site that has what he describes as “the greatest …
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 — …
Chasing Dreams in Magazines
By Phil Hecken, turning two with Larry Wiederecht I’m rejoined today by Larry Wiederecht (“Lwiedy”), my double play partner, as today we look the pages of another All Star Game …
‘Hello, Acme Escort Service? I want a blonde, very, very short, and she has to like the Angels…’
Ah, Opening Day — the tradition! The pageantry! The conference call I had to participate in from about 1:30 to 2:45, right in the middle of the Mets/Reds game! Good …
Uni Watch Field Trip: A Visit to the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Pittsburgh was a visit to the Heinz History Center, which includes the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. I took a lot of …