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Category: Think Pieces
What if Every City’s Teams Were Like Pittsburgh’s — Part Four
Chris Diamond has re-imagined what would teams in cities with the “big four” sports look like if they all shared the same colors inspired by the city
What We Talk About When We Talk About Uniform Ads
Why do so many reporters fail to describe uni ads as “ads”? I decided to ask some of them.
What if the NFL Expanded by Twelve Franchises?
Jonah Ward and Steve Gonzales wanted to challenge themselves with connecting to city identities, as well as uniquely named teams that gave them unconventional challenges and prompts to roll with. The designers alternated with city and name choices. Both designers collaborated on the helmets, logos, and uniforms, depicted in this series.
What if Every City’s Teams Were Like Pittsburgh’s — Part Three
Chris Diamond has re-imagined what would teams in cities with the “big four” sports look like if they all shared the same colors inspired by the city
What if Every City’s Teams Were Like Pittsburgh’s — Part Two
Chris Diamond has re-imagined what would teams in cities with the “big four” sports look like if they all shared the same colors inspired by the city
Some Thoughts About NFL Color vs. Color Games
The Cowboys, Patriots and Broncos have played more color vs color games than any other teams, by a long shot.
Some Thoughts on the Mets Retiring Willie Mays’ No. 24
Willie Mays was an all time great player, Hall of Famer and baseball ambassador. The Mets retired his number almost 50 years after his playing days ended.
Greatest Hits of the MLB Pullover Era: Part II
Walter Helfer concludes his lookback at the pullover and sansabelt era and ranks them.
Beyond Black and Gold: Ranking Pittsburgh’s Other Teams
A look at the less-heralded fashions and visual disasters of Pittsburgh sports history.
Some Thoughts About Attending a Ballgame
Last week I discussed the etiquette of what to do if you catch a foul ball. Today I discuss, well, everything else.
The Surprising Thing About the New NFL Alternate Helmets
Some of the new NFL helmet developments have been predictable. But there are two big surprises that Paul didn’t anticipate.
Some Thoughts About Giving Foul Balls to Kids
I’m 58 years old and have never caught a foul ball. If I finally catch one, should I really have to give it to a child?
Some Thoughts About Institutional Service Uniforms
When I arrived in Denver last Tuesday, I stupidly left something on the plane. So I filed a “lost item” report with the airline — United — and was relieved …
Some Thoughts on the Seaver Statue Article Reaction
Yesterday I published my scoop on the surprising uni-related design flaw in the Mets’ Tom Seaver Statue. (If you haven’t already read it, I urge you to look here — …