Click to enlarge As noted in the Ticker earlier this week, the A’s started wearing their Ray Fosse memorial patch on Monday (it’s only on their home jersey, so it …
Category: Think Pieces
Very Bad Sports Marketing Idea: Making Heroes Grovel for Cash
To entertain hockey fans in Sioux Falls, they have teachers run across ice in a desperate scramble for $ to equip their classrooms. We’re just a few sharpened sticks away …
What Would an MLB Labor Day Uniform Look Like?
Monday was Labor Day, the day when we celebrate the American labor movement. It’s one of our oldest federal holidays, dating back to 1894. But as usual, Major League Baseball …
Some Thoughts About ‘Real,’ ‘Fake,’ and Value
Click to enlarge Good morning! Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian readers, and happy Bobby Bonilla Day to all my fellow Mets fans. The photo shown above was taken …
Some Thoughts on Naomi Osaka and Press Conferences
[Editor’s Note: I wrote this piece on Monday night and planned to run it on Tuesday, but Kevin Pillar had other ideas. A day later, a few jillion writers have …
Some Thoughts About Baseball’s Unwritten Rules
As you are probably aware, an incident last week involving White Sox manager Tony La Russa and one of his players — designated hitter Yermín Mercedes — has led to …
If The NFL’s ‘One Shell Rule’ Were Revoked (AFC Edition)
By Phil Hecken Follow @PhilHecken Good morning Uni Watch readers! I hope everyone is still doing OK and staying safe (and getting vaccinated if possible). Spring has sprung (at least …
Why I Support, and Even Applaud, Gov. Greg Abbott’s Decision
Click to enlarge The photo above shows Texas Gov. Greg Abbott throwing out the first pitch for the Rangers’ 2019 season opener against the Cubs. He also threw out a …
If The NFL’s ‘One Shell Rule’ Were Revoked (NFC Edition)
By Phil Hecken Follow @PhilHecken Good Sunday morning to all Uni Watchers, and for all those celebrating, a Very Happy Easter as well. I hope all are safe and well. …
Some Thoughts on the Mets Reviving the Black Uniforms
The Mets made it official last night, announcing that the team’s BFBS jerseys (and presumably caps) will be returning “for a limited number of games later this summer.” Further details …
Why Do Fans Think Bad Unis Are Good?
By Phil Hecken Follow @PhilHecken Good Sunday Morning, Uni Watchers. Our esteemed leader, the one and only Paul Lukas, celebrates another trip around the sun today (a bit more on …
A Uniform’s Relationship to City Colors
By Phil Hecken, with Logan Paige Follow @PhilHecken Good Sunday morning, Uni Watchers. Hope you’re all staying safe and well. Now then, I received the following e-mail from reader Logan …
A New Kind of 5 & 1: The Greatest NFL Uniform Season
By Phil Hecken, with Corey Buck Follow @PhilHecken Greetings and a good Saturday, Uni Watchers. I hope everyone is safe and well, and you had a good week. As weekend …
The Connection Between Uniforms and the Anthem
Click to enlarge I reeeaaaally didn’t want to write about the national anthem again today. But this time I’m going to connect it to uniforms — hang in there while …
Which Jersey Numbers are ‘Fast’ or ‘Slow’?
By Phil Hecken, with Jimmer Vilk Follow @PhilHecken Good Saturday Morning Uni Watchers! I hope everyone had a good week and you’re staying safe and healthy. For obvious reasons, we …