Sometimes you see a memorial patch and think, “Yup, they nailed that one.” That was my initial thought with the Trail Blazers’ patch for Dr. Jack Ramsay, which was released …
Category: Typography
MLB in 3D
[Editor’s Note: Today we have an excellent guest entry by David Firestone, who’s provided a close look at a unique element from MLB uniform history. ”” PL] By David G. …
A Teeny-Tiny Detail We All Missed
Before we get started: I have an ESPN column today on the Cubs’ new throwbacks ”” enjoy. Now then: The Patriots’ season ended on Sunday, but reader Jack Phuapradit has …
A Pair of Pre-Thanksgiving Turkeys
When White Sox owner Bill Veeck pioneered the placement of players’ names on uniforms in 1960, he was probably too busy misspelling Big Klu’s name to wonder how his innovation …
A Typical Piece of Cuban Propaganda
Meet Erisbel Arruebarruena. He plays shortstop on the Cuban team in the World Baseball Classic. And as you can see, he has one doozy of an NOB –13 letters, which …
Some Serious Bucco Banter
A detailed look at an overlooked element of the Pirates’ jersey: #url#
When the Shorts Were Short and the Socks Were Long
What you see above are the wonderful star-spangled socks worn by the Philadelphia 76ers four decades ago. They’re my favorite detail in a 25-minute promotional film called New Faces of …
Battle of the Bevels
As most you probably know, I don’t follow college sports as closely as I follow the pros, and I don’t root for any college in particular, so I’m sometimes oblivious …
Uni Watch Exclusive!: Bronx Bombers Bombshell
Except for a four-year hiccup from 1927-30, the Yankees’ road jersey has been largely unchanged since 1917. Now, as then, it features a gently arched “New York” in plain lettering. …
Is It Too Late for Unseld to Suit Up?
Shouldn’t the Wizards’ unveiling have included a misspelled NOB, or a hastily lettered jersey that looked like it was done by a 12-year-old at the mall, or a player wearing …
Snug as a Cardinal in a Gym, or Something Like That
Interesting development in college hoops last night, as three Louisville players wore snug-fit Adidas compression jerseys, just like the ones the NBA players wore were supposed to wear in the …
Uni Watch Profiles: Bethany Heck
Shortly after Thanksgiving I received a note from a design student named Bethany Heck, who was about to graduate from Auburn. Here’s what she had to say: Hello, Mr. Lukas! …
Uni Watch DIY Project: Letter Perfect
[Editor’s Note: It’s been a while since we’ve had a DIY entry, so today we have a guest-written piece from Steve Dodell, who wanted to match the dugout jacket NOB …
Not That Cliff Lee Needed Any Help, but Still…
When Dave Robertson entered last night’s Rangers/Yanks game during the top of the 9th, the score was 2-0 and the Bronx Bombers still had visions of a comeback in their …
And They Lost Again Anyway
As if the Longhorns didn’t have enough problems on the court lately, last night they became the latest college hoops team to wear one Nike’s sublimated rear-jersey designs. If you …