Worst Uniforms

[Geaux Sox]

I don't know if this is an old subject or not, but when I was thinking of favorite jerseys/uniforms a lot of the ones I didn't like starting popping up in my head.

I grew up in the 70s. There was a lot of loud colors going on. The colored-pants, short pants, same-colored uniforms, and the mutiple mix and match were hits. A few pop out.

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/pictures/timeline_1976.jpg White Sox Softball League 76, has to be #1 on every list.

http://www.ssur.org/articles/UniWatch/images/040629_Indians_RED.jpg Indians 75-77

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1977_pittsburgh.gifPirates 77-84
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1984_pittsburgh.gif

http://www.askmen.com/sports/fitness_top_ten/pictures/44b_fitness_list.jpg Padres 03-04 "Welcome To The Jungle!"

[Yankee Legend]

Although nothing can compare with the white sox bermuda shorts uniforms...

http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/padres/images/040405nevin-congrats.jpg

Does anyone know what color it's supposed to be?

[BoofBonser26]

Those black Blue Jays uniforms. Yuck! :ughh

http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-1348615dt.jpg

[Yankwood]

Although nothing can compare with the white sox bermuda shorts uniforms...

http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/padres/images/040405nevin-congrats.jpg

Does anyone know what color it's supposed to be?It looks like somebody peed in the pea soup.

[Big_Mac]

Those black Blue Jays uniforms. Yuck! :ughh


i agree, never been a fan of the new unis. still growing on me

[SamtheBravesFan]

i agree, never been a fan of the new unis. still growing on me

I miss the ones that came right before these ugly ones.

[OverThereSomeWhere]

at first I hated the blue jay's uniforms but I've gotten used to them. Tampa Bay has nice uniforms and so does baltimore, so I'ts weird to have these chromeish dull uniforms in the AL EAST where you have the Yankee and Red Sox Unis.

Though they needed a change, I'll admit, because they looked to much like texas and had an ugly logo.

[SamtheBravesFan]

at first I hated the blue jay's uniforms but I've gotten used to them. Tampa Bay has nice uniforms and so does baltimore, so I'ts weird to have these chromeish dull uniforms in the AL EAST where you have the Yankee and Red Sox Unis.

Though they needed a change, I'll admit, because they looked to much like texas and had an ugly logo.

Okay, but why take out red entirely?

[Solair Wright]

The Cardinals road uniforms are bad because it's the exact same thing as the home, except for different colors. Another candidate is the Mets' black uniforms, as it's not proper Mets colors, and San Diego's road uniform isn't any better. No offense, but they have eyesore colors. At least it's better than some uniforms I know of.

[SamtheBravesFan]

The Cardinals road uniforms are bad because it's the exact same thing as the home, except for different colors.

But... that's the way it has always been. Think a "St. Louis" on the bat on the road unis would be better?

[RedSoxVT92]

The White Sox shorts with huge collars gotta be the worse
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA01/Lisle/memory/images/whitesox76.jpg
Another bad one was checkered uniforms wore by the Brooklyn Robins and New York Giants in 1916-1917.
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/pictures/timeline_1916.jpg
And of course ive never liked sleevless uniforms.
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/pictures/timeline_1940.jpg http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2006/baseball/mlb/06/27/bc.bbo.devilrays.dodger.ap/t1_hendrickson.jpg

[Red Sox Rule]

Man those chicago shorts uniforms are bad and what were the Padres thinking with that camoflauge one? Were they joining the army league or something? :crazy

[mojorisin71]

San Diego is a military town, as there are plenty of Marine Corps and naval bases around the area (Miramar, Camp Pendleton, Coronado, etc), and it's their way of honoring the armed forces.

[Red Sox Rule]

San Diego is a military town, as there are plenty of Marine Corps and naval bases around the area (Miramar, Camp Pendleton, Coronado, etc), and it's their way of honoring the armed forces.

Oh right, well that makes abit more sense. Still an ugly unifrom though :D

[riverfrontier]

To my eye, any 'Garanimals', mix n' match, alternate, weekend special jersey that isn't the same color as the pants that are worn might as well be a softball uniform. One of the things I like (maybe the only thing) about the Yankees is that they don't cater to the sensibilities of mall rat thirteen-year old kids. The Tigers fly the same flag, but really, who pays attention to them. They're from Detroit. But they, along with the Dodgers and Yankees are the only teams to consistently wear button-down home whites from the era of FDR to the era of WTF. They built their houses on the rock, and held fast even through the age of V-neck pullovers, and the 'hi-rise' stirrup sock. Xtreme, indeed.

[Brewers101]

I don't know what the astro's were thinking how about you?
http://www.tristarproductions.com/Sales/Images/Baseball/Astros/RyanN-8x10-Rainbow.jpg

[geezer]

And what about those ugly White Sox uniforms in the mid 1980s, with the terrible logo SOX.

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/pics/lamarr_hoyt_autograph.jpg

And im not a fan of one color for the jersey, with the white or gray pants either.

[Solair Wright]

Oh, remember when the Athletics decided to have a black alternate uniform, and then they got rid of it a year later in 2000? Those didn't have the authentic As colors. Oh, the Cardinals road jerseys aren't bad at all, but lacks in variety.

Oh, here's the worst: the Anaheim Angels' uniforms before Art Moreno stepped in as the owner in 2001-02. No offense Angels fans, but they weren't great at all. Even Art agrees with me! The Angels' uniforms used since then are much better than the ones used in 1997-2001.

[riverfrontier]

Ya'd think those would be the worst ever, but...well, yes, you'd probably be right. Funny, that.

[Elvis]

Oh, remember when the Athletics decided to have a black alternate uniform, and then they got rid of it a year later in 2000? Those didn't have the authentic As colors. Oh, the Cardinals road jerseys aren't bad at all, but lacks in variety.

Oh, here's the worst: the Anaheim Angels' uniforms before Art Moreno stepped in as the owner in 2001-02. No offense Angels fans, but they weren't great at all. Even Art agrees with me! The Angels' uniforms used since then are much better than the ones used in 1997-2001.

Arte Moreno had nothing to do with the uniform change. But you're right - those periwinkle jobs were hilarious.

[Seattle1]

I don't know what the astro's were thinking how about you?
http://www.tristarproductions.com/Sales/Images/Baseball/Astros/RyanN-8x10-Rainbow.jpg

I have to agree, terrible, ridiculous unis! :crazy :crazy :crazy

[Elvis]

Hey, compared to what people were wearing on the streets in the 70s that was tame. :crazy

My worst unis were the traditional teams that went for the V-Neck and elastic-waistband look in the 70s like the Cubs, Cardinals, Pirates and Indians. The Reds seemed to make it work though.

[Chisox73]

Arte Moreno had nothing to do with the uniform change. But you're right - those periwinkle jobs were hilarious.
http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/al/anaca/Disarcina.jpg
Arguable,one of Disney's worst creations.

[Chisox73]

http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nl/philadelphiaphils/ChristensonPhi.jpg
Anyone remember these 1979 Phillies jerseys? They only wore those for 1 game.

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

How about these? I'm not really sure what I think. I'm gonna have to wait to see them being worn by the players, and to see what colour pants they wear.

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[Geaux Sox]

I think if the Astros could have had orange pants with these jerseys, that might have taken the cake. :crazy
http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-1484487reg.jpg

Anybody know why the White Sox started going with the dominant color red in the unis in 1971? Only lasted 5years. Just seems odd. :confused:
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/images/al_1971_chicago.gif

Also the brown and yellow never seemed right. :eek:
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1978_sandiego.gif

[STLCards2]

I think if the Astros could have had orange pants with these jerseys, that might have taken the cake. :crazy
http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-1484487reg.jpg

Anybody know why the White Sox started going with the dominant color red in the unis in 1971? Only lasted 5years. Just seems odd. :confused:
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/images/al_1971_chicago.gif

Also the brown and yellow never seemed right. :eek:
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1978_sandiego.gif

I know I might be the only one, but I like those Padres uniforms. Don't know why. Just like I like the yellow and black Pirates uniforms. Call me crazy.

The Devil Rays 26 colored logo across the chest when they first entered the league were pretty bad too.

[Chisox73]

Anybody know why the White Sox started going with the dominant color red in the unis in 1971? Only lasted 5years. Just seems odd. :confused:
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/images/al_1971_chicago.gif

Well for starters,the red jerseys were easier to see than the powder blue and white road jerseys that they wore in 1969 and '70.
http://baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/images/al_1969_chicago.gif
Also,they wanted a fresh start from top to bottom after losing 106 games in those unis in 1970.

[wu-tang clan]

didn't the mets used to have orange uniforms in spring training?

[W_Marone]

Man those chicago shorts uniforms are bad and what were the Padres thinking with that camoflauge one? Were they joining the army league or something? :crazy


That Dad's jersey was on Military day....just a once a year jersey they pull out.

[RedSoxVT92]

Some other uniforms that I find dislikable are those of the 1906 Giants, 1921 Indians, and 1927 Cardnals who show off there world championship on there jerseys.

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/pictures/timeline_1906.jpghttp://www.sportingnews.com/archives/conlon/series/images/wseries4.jpghttp://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/pictures/timeline_1927.jpg

[Elvis]

My vote for the most uninspired generic design of the 70s:

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online%5Fexhibits/dressed%5Fto%5Fthe%5Fnines/images/al_1972_cleveland.gif

They only lasted one season.

[Elvis]

1916 NY Giants. Pretty hideous.

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online%5Fexhibits/dressed%5Fto%5Fthe%5Fnines/images/nl_1916_newyork.gif

[geezer]

And what about those Reds uniforms with the last name in the back of the jersey were shown below the numbers, that was ugly.

[Seattle1]

Some other uniforms that I find dislikable are those of the 1906 Giants, 1921 Indians, and 1927 Cardnals who show off there world championship on there jerseys.

Yeah they shouldn't do that, that's weak.

[Elvis]

And what about those Reds uniforms with the last name in the back of the jersey were shown below the numbers, that was ugly.

Weird

www.zeprock.com/Per2.jpg

[KCFAN11]

http://www.lasgrandesligas.com/historia/09c09000.jpg



How about the old royals unis. Baby Blue

[soberdennis]

The White Sox unis of the seventies were stupid, to put it mildly. They will always be my least favorite.
I actually liked the sleeveless unis. The ones the A's wore in the 60's IMO were much better than the ones Charlie Finley put them in during the championship years.
The Pad camoflauge unis looked bad too. As were the Astros' and White Sox unis that were shown with the multi colored designs
Finally I don't like the ASG unis. Reminds me of the NFL Pro Bowl. I always liked that players wore their own unis at the game.

[Red Sox Rule]

How about these? I'm not really sure what I think. I'm gonna have to wait to see them being worn by the players, and to see what colour pants they wear.

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The black one doesn't look that bad but i really don't like the yellow one

[RegoRooter]

http://www.lasgrandesligas.com/historia/09c09000.jpg



How about the old royals unis. Baby Blue


A number of teams had powder blue road unis for a long time. They were very ugly, especially when paired with red: i.e., Phillies and Cardinals.
The Mets had a script " NEW YORK" on road unis in the late '80s that didn't look very good.
The black Mets unis of today MUST GO!! I can't understand why home teams wear ANYTHING other than WHITE!!
Blue and orange on milky white, especially on a sunny day at Shea looks great.
Best upgrade: The Braves, Astros, Indians and White Sox. Their unis were hideous for decades till they had the good sense to get inspiration from classic designs.

[RegoRooter]

I actually liked the sleeveless unis.

It depends. The Pirates of the 1960's (think Maseroski and Clemente) pulled off that look the best.
On the other hand, the D-Rays tunic unis don't look very good, IMO. :p

[Erik Bedard]

Anything that's too flashy (i.e. more than two main colors, one of which must be white, gray, or black) is, IMO, something that deserves to be laughed at. I used to play MVP '04 with all the uniforms unlocked, and then just play as the Padres to get a good laugh out of the brown and yellow.

[SamtheBravesFan]

I like the full powder blue uniforms. Powder blue is an easier color on the eyes than yellow or red.

[BoofBonser26]

How about these? I'm not really sure what I think. I'm gonna have to wait to see them being worn by the players, and to see what colour pants they wear.

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Actually, I like those. And I like the Padres uniforms that have been mentioned earlier.

Those one-game Phillies uniforms someone posted look like pajamas. :p

[geezer]

Speaking of red, im a hard core traditionalist, but there are certain things i dont like, for example the Braves red jerseys the use on home games on Sundays.

http://www.680thefan.com/images/news/AXS11410052203@news.ap.org

And even worse, the Red Sox alternate red jersey:

http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-2174996reg.jpg

[Biggtone23]

I dont have any pictures of them but all the "future" uniforms teams were wearing for special games in the late 90s early 2000s. These were just hideous. They took the team logo and blew it up so half the picture would take up the entire jersey. Just awful and stupid. I remember reading that the Phillies "future" jersey had the flag on it with 70 some stars instead of 50 and the writer joking about us either taking over canada or the balkanization of Pennslyvania.

[Atlanta Braves Freak]

I'll have to disagree geezer, I like the Braves red alternates. It's different, more of a changeup from the grey unis.

[tommydale1]

This might not be fair...I liked the logo, but the Seattle Pilots' blue hats with the wings/wheat on the bill and the gld line under the "S" have to be the ugliest hat i've ever seen.

[Big_Mac]

Okay, but why take out red entirely?
yep, i was a fan of the older ones as well. black isn't the jays color.

[geezer]

Speaking of Turning Ahead the Clock unis they used by 1998, some of them were terrible.

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/Baseball/NL/PIT_4935.gif

[wamby]

My vote for the most uninspired generic design of the 70s:

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online%5Fexhibits/dressed%5Fto%5Fthe%5Fnines/images/al_1972_cleveland.gif

They only lasted one season.

Considering what the Indians went to in the 70s, they should have kept the 1972 design, or better yet stuck with the pinstripes they wore up to 1971.

[ivylover]

1916 NY Giants. Pretty hideous.

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online%5Fexhibits/dressed%5Fto%5Fthe%5Fnines/images/nl_1916_newyork.gif

I Like those

But what about those All canadian jerseys donned by the Jays? I kno they play in Toronto but man

[Chisox73]

But what about those All canadian jerseys donned by the Jays? I kno they play in Toronto but man
http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/al/torjays/Hetgentor.jpg
Are you talking about these? They used to wear those on Canada Day every year.I liked those.

The current ones however,I could do without.

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

Can anyone find a pic of the Jerseys that the Jays wore yesterday? I am having a hard time... Thanks. Personally, I think that they were terribly done. The Red was hardly noticeable, and clashed with the black.

[Geaux Sox]

Can anyone find a pic of the Jerseys that the Jays wore yesterday? I am having a hard time... Thanks. Personallt, I think that they were terribly done. The Red was hardly noticeable, and clashed with the black.

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/675f1472-4f93-4b92-8657-fa6dd70164dc.jpg

[RedSoxVT92]

Heres a weird idea that must of looked very strange on the field, called "Clown Costumes".

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/pictures/jersey_clown.jpg

Clown Costumes

Perhaps the boldest experiment with the baseball uniform came in 1882, when the rules of the game called for multi-colored uniforms designed to denote each player?s position. When the members of a ballclub took the field, no two men were wearing the same uniform. Shortstops, for example, were required to wear maroon shirts and caps, while first basemen dressed like candy canes in scarlet-and-white-striped caps and jerseys. Regardless of position, the 1882 rules stipulated that each player wear white pants, a white belt and a white tie. The only way the fans could tell which club was which was by looking at the players? stockings, as each club wore uniquely colored socks. The rulebook called for Buffalo to wear gray stockings, while Cleveland donned navy blue hose. Not surprisingly, Chicago wore white stockings and Boston dressed in red socks. No doubt the wild color schemes caused mass confusion on the field and in the stands, and so the experimental uniforms, derisively called ?clown costumes,? were abandoned in mid-season.

(source, http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/)

[Chelle]

Anything this orange wins....

[Elvis]

Considering what the Indians went to in the 70s, they should have kept the 1972 design, or better yet stuck with the pinstripes they wore up to 1971.

I liked the '73 "crooked C" unis despite the lame v-necks and belts. :D

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online%5Fexhibits/dressed%5Fto%5Fthe%5Fnines/images/al_1973_cleveland.gif

[wamby]

I liked the '73 "crooked C" unis despite the lame v-necks and belts. :D

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online%5Fexhibits/dressed%5Fto%5Fthe%5Fnines/images/al_1973_cleveland.gif

Even in the 70s, I didn't like v-necks or stretch waist bands. I'm not really nuts about that hat either.

[BoofBonser26]

Even in the 70s, I didn't like v-necks or stretch waist bands. I'm not really nuts about that hat either.
Don't nock the hat! ;)

Does anyone have a picture of any of those "Turn Ahead the Clock" jerseys? I've never heard of them.

[trosmok]

http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nl/philadelphiaphils/ChristensonPhi.jpg
Anyone remember these 1979 Phillies jerseys? They only wore those for 1 game.

Yes, mercifully they didn't last. Can you imagine if they still wore those when John Kruk was playing? Kids would be hollering for Kool-Aid.:D

[riverfrontier]

One of the futuristic styles.

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

Great link with many of the "Turn Ahead the Clock" jerseys.

http://www.angelfire.com/blues/new_yorker/TATC.html

[hudsonharden]

Those black Blue Jays uniforms. Yuck! :ughh

http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-1348615dt.jpg

I don't like these new uni's because the Maple Leaf was taken out of the logo. With the Expos no longer in existance, Canada's got to represent!

[hudsonharden]

Speaking of red, im a hard core traditionalist, but there are certain things i dont like, for example the Braves red jerseys the use on home games on Sundays.


I agree. I especially dislike the tomahawk through the "A" on the hat.

[KingNothing13]

At least the All-Star uni's are only used during the HR derby and work outs the day before the game, and during the real game, they players still wear their regular uniforms.

[Solair Wright]

One uniform I did not like in "Turn Ahead the Clock" day was a lot of them. They didn't look futuristic, they looked rather silly than serious in my opinion. The Diamondbacks had a huge wraparound, the Rockies' unis that day took up the whole uniform. There was one thing I liked about "Turn Ahead the Clock," and that was when the TV where it went from black and white to color.

[Erik Bedard]

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/675f1472-4f93-4b92-8657-fa6dd70164dc.jpg

Like the patch a lot, but there should be more red, more white, less of the black and blue.

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

The red in the jerseys is barely noticeable. It's like they said "well, we have to do something..." but didn't want to do much work. From a distance, you wouldn't even know that they were Canada Day Jerseys. Why not put a little effort into designing a great Canada Day jersey...

[Chisox73]

I liked the '73 "crooked C" unis despite the lame v-necks and belts. :D

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online%5Fexhibits/dressed%5Fto%5Fthe%5Fnines/images/al_1973_cleveland.gif
I loved the Crooked "C" caps.

[Chisox73]

Yes, mercifully they didn't last. Can you imagine if they still wore those when John Kruk was playing? Kids would be hollering for Kool-Aid.:D
I think one look at Greg Luzinski in those jerseys sealed thier fate.:laugh

[CanadianKid]

Finally I don't like the ASG unis. Reminds me of the NFL Pro Bowl. I always liked that players wore their own unis at the game.



Ya kind of like what the NBA did back in the 90's, 1 league wears road jerseys and the other wears home.

[W_Marone]

I don't like these new uni's because the Maple Leaf was taken out of the logo. With the Expos no longer in existance, Canada's got to represent!


I like the black more than the grey though... for some reason I seem to take a likeing to wierd looking jerseys, I like the old Phillies Jerseys, the old powder blue jerseys of any team and most of the other ones people mentioned, except those Giants ones with the stripes both horizontal and vertical, hate that one. Have a good Day.:dance

[Williamsburg2599]

One of the futuristic styles.
If thats what jerseys will look like in this "future" they speak of,than I pray for global warming to speed up a little:laugh

[geezer]

And speaking of current jerseys, I still hate those alternate Rockies Uniforms, whats up with that???

http://www.jerseyexpress.com/images/MLB/Jerseys/large/Rockies_Alt.gif

Yuck!!!

[Chisox73]

And speaking of current jerseys, I still hate those alternate Rockies Uniforms, whats up with that???

http://www.jerseyexpress.com/images/MLB/Jerseys/large/Rockies_Alt.gif

Yuck!!!
The black on black sleeveless looks even worse.

[geezer]

The black on black sleeveless looks even worse.

Luckily, I couldnt found a picture of the black on black sleeveless, it makes me watch more the AL.

[BoofBonser26]

Thanks to all those who posted pictures and that great link about the "Turn Ahead the Clock" jerseys. I'm ashamed to see my Indians took part. :ughh

[Elvis]

These were just wrong:

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online%5Fexhibits/dressed%5Fto%5Fthe%5Fnines/images/al_1960_detroit.gif

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Interesting how the Cleveland Indians had 6 different uniforms in 6 consecutive seasons from 1969-74! Talk about an identity crisis! They're probably the reason MLB now dictates that you must wait two seasons before changing unis now.

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[rugbyfreak]

I don't know what the astro's were thinking how about you?
http://www.tristarproductions.com/Sales/Images/Baseball/Astros/RyanN-8x10-Rainbow.jpg

Thank you, Brewers, that Astro model, from the '80s, is way up there on my list. And people constantly mention the Pods unis from several different eras, but their worst (don't know exactly how long it lasted) was that God-awful brown-and-gold number that they wore in the '84 WS (ironically against the least-changed uni in the bigs right now: the Tigers' current home design goes back more years, unchanged, than anyone, including the Yanks--current design origin, 1936.)

And then, of course, the Babe Ruth of bad unis, the one that gets most people's vote: That shorts number in Chicago (which I believe lasted for less than a season--'76).

[rugbyfreak]

Well for starters,the red jerseys were easier to see than the powder blue and white road jerseys that they wore in 1969 and '70.
http://baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/images/al_1969_chicago.gif
Also,they wanted a fresh start from top to bottom after losing 106 games in those unis in 1970.

I was a young fan then and actually loved those Chisox unis, with the red. For one thing, Sox' tradition meant nothing to me, and also, I loved Dick Allen and Wilbur Wood. Dick won the '72 MVP in that uni!

[Elvis]

(ironically against the least-changed uni in the bigs right now: the Tigers' current home design goes back more years, unchanged, than anyone, including the Yanks--current design origin, 1936.)

Well not really - The Tigers wore a script "Tigers" uniform in the 1960s that broke the streak. In the 50s they also wore the current orange "D" road cap at home as well as orange striped sox at home. I believe, as you said, the Yankees have the oldest unchanged home uniform (1936) with the Dodgers second oldest (1952).

[rugbyfreak]

Answer this uniform trivia question: Which was the first team to introduce player names on the back of jerseys, and what year?

[Elvis]

Answer this uniform trivia question: Which was the first team to introduce player names on the back of jerseys, and what year?

I think it was the White Sox in 1960. They looked funny because the numbers were really small and the names really big.

[rugbyfreak]

I think it was the White Sox in 1960. They looked funny because the numbers were really small and the names really big.

Right you are, Elvis. The brainstorm of none other than, Veeck, as in wreck.

[geezer]

There it is, the 1960 White Sox Road unis:

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/pictures/timeline_1960.jpg

[Rennie Stennett]

The White Sox shorts with huge collars gotta be the worse
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA01/Lisle/memory/images/whitesox76.jpg


I agree. Were they wearing these during Disco Demolition ?

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/Doomtown7/1b_1.jpg

[Solair Wright]

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online%5Fexhibits/dressed%5Fto%5Fthe%5Fnines/images/al_1976_chicago.gif

Here is a really generic White Sox uniform.

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online%5Fexhibits/dressed%5Fto%5Fthe%5Fnines/images/nl_1979_pittsburgh.gif

Apparently the Pirates back then suffered from identity crisis.

[Mariner Fan]

I agree. Were they wearing these during Disco Demolition ?

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/Doomtown7/1b_1.jpg

Just about everything from the 70's was bad but wow, that's unbelievable! :eek:

[BeatEmBucs]

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online%5Fexhibits/dressed%5Fto%5Fthe%5Fnines/images/nl_1979_pittsburgh.gif

Apparently the Pirates back then suffered from identity crisis.

Variety is the spice of life! Half the fun of going to 3 Rivers was wondering what uniform the Pirates would wear that night. I think the Pirates are the only team to wear "wide" pinstripes. (they look 3x the size of normal pinstripes) IMO the wide pinstripes were the only "ugly" one of the bunch. I wonder why they ever stopped wearing the Gold jersey and Black Pants (#4 from the left) As for the hat it was great....until the 80's when the Pirates started playing like a "3 ring circus". I'm sorry if I offend traditionalists with this reply, but I love colors done right. I think it beats boring old "Home white/road gray" any day.

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

I kind of wish that the Jays had taken part in the "Turn ahead the clock" event. I wonder what they would have done...

[geezer]

For all of those, who forgot about Turn Ahead the Clock unis, heres a link:

http://www.angelfire.com/blues/new_yorker/TATC.html

[Outta Here]

Gotta go for that horrible multi-coloured Astro uni... disgusting :eek:

[trosmok]

Gotta go for that horrible multi-coloured Astro uni... disgusting :eek:

Funny thing about baseball and uniforms is that things, even rotten stuff, seems to come back around, eventually. The oversized collars and shirts worn out and down to nearly the knees that the White Sox wore may again become fashionable, but I sure hope not. The blinding yellow to orange to red Astro's uni may resurface, but only with softer or more muted colors. You can't really see from the Nolan photo is that the uniform number in black is on the pants above the left thigh. The red, white and blue SOX uni shows a similar placement (post #17) Makes me wonder if it was put there in case you couldn't look directly at the jersey without risking some permanent vision loss. The beer league softball shorts set that Mrs. Veeck designed were only worn one time in the second game of a double header, and the opposing team as well as the southside faithful were merciless in their derision of the "cutest little team" look. Unless I miss my guess, a double breasted shield front jersey will appear, and someone is going to try a tablecloth plaid or checkerboard design sometime just to be different. Finally, big tip o' the cap to geezer, Geaux Sox, Red SoxVT92, et.al., for the great links and photos. Wish I could figure out how to attatch stuff better; perhaps I'll get my fourteen year old neice to give me a quick tutoral.:cool:

[DodgerBlue81]

Those black Blue Jays uniforms. Yuck! :ughh

http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-1348615dt.jpg

I hate it when the Blue Jays wear black; it should be BLUE.

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

With some red in them. They're Canada's team!!

[Chisox73]

I agree. Were they wearing these during Disco Demolition ?

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/Doomtown7/1b_1.jpg

Those uniforms saw a lot during its 6 year run.They saw the Bill Veeck in his 2nd go-round as White Sox owner,The South Side Hit Men of '77,Minnie Minoso's comeback at age 53,and Disco Demolition Night.

[irmobaseball]

clemsonhttp://media.scout.com/Media/Image/22/224007.jpg

[bhss89]

The Cardinals road uniforms are bad because it's the exact same thing as the home, except for different colors. Another candidate is the Mets' black uniforms, as it's not proper Mets colors, and San Diego's road uniform isn't any better. No offense, but they have eyesore colors. At least it's better than some uniforms I know of.

Rob Nen? HOF? No, no, no.

Seriously Solair Wright, great find on the HoF Uniform Database! Here's the link in case anyone else is interested: http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/database.htm

Personally, I think some of those diagrams make great desktop wallpaper.

[Eastvanmungo]

I showed up just to mention the Astros '70's uniform. Of course you guys beat me. I had forgotten the Sox in shorts look... bleh. The colour coded positional uniforms were pretty ugly/amusing.

I also have a soft spot in my heart for the Padre's McDonalds uniforms, which look especially good/bad when worn by Gaylord Perry
http://207.21.243.204/images/7782.jpg

[Tacosaregood/metsguy234]

Bump for some pictures that aren't Red X's...

Here's the new Rays uniform...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1142/1412990600_10b36ec47b_o.jpg

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

What about these uniforms?

[Tacosaregood/metsguy234]

And the Creativity Award goes to...

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1901_chicago.gif

[Tacosaregood/metsguy234]

Home uni is ok, road is hideous...

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1918_chicago.gif

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1929_boston.gif

Blue Phillies uniform...

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1944_philadelphia.gif

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1962_houston.gif

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1965_houston.gif

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1969_sandiego.gif

Pink stripes=Bad uniform

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1970_philadelphia.gif

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1972_sandiego_01.gif

Return of the Blue Phillies

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1973_philadelphia.gif

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1975_houston_01.gif

More to come...

[Tacosaregood/metsguy234]

Same as the last Astros uni, but the guy has an orange face LOL

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1976_houston_01.gif

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1977_sanfrancisco.gif

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1978_sandiego_01.gif

So what credentials do you need to get the job of Phillies uniform designer??

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1979_philadelphia_01.gif


The one far right is hideous...

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1982_newyork_01.gif

(reading from newspaper) Former Phillies Uniform Designer Hired by Florida Marlins...

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1993_florida_01.gif

but Promptly Traded to Houston Astros...

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1994_houston_01.gif

Quite the Journeyman, though, he was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks...

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1998_arizona_01.gif


Sorry, make that the Milwaukee Brewers...

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1998_milwaukee_01.gif


And now after being traded to the Diamondbacks once again, he said "Screw this, I'm finding a real job"

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_2007_arizona_01.gif

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

I liked the old Marlins unis better than the ugly ones they have today.

BTW. The all white uni, which team was that?

[Seattle1]

The 1970s must have been the worst decade for uniforms.

[Steven Tyler]

Let's see if memory serves serves me.

The White Sox butchered up plenty of uniforms in the day. They have pretty much all been mentioned here except for the powder blue road uniforms with the red pinstripes. The jerseys also had a zipper instead of buttons. They also had the leggings that were actually white sox/black stripes and had the black sox under them.

The hats of the original Montreal Expos took some getting used to. Then they added the stripes down the sides of the jersey and pants. Their logo was very unique.

I couldn't tell the difference between the Jays and Rays on SportsCenter the first time I saw them.

Frank Robinson in the all red Indian uniform.

Colorado had too many jerseys. That fifth alternate sleeveless jersey is just ugly.

The original Padres uniforms in 1969 were terrible.

Seattle Pilots caps had the wheat leafs on the top of the bill.

The Diamondback new uniforms are a step backwards.

The Braves uniforms that Henry Aaron was wearing when he hit 714. I think before that they had some that a chief's head between the a and v in the word Braves.

The Reds uniforms with name underneath the number. I think this was because of the sleeveless jersey look.

Anything Pittsburgh wore through most of the 70's. They never bothered to go back to the conventional hat.

The logo on the leggings of the Twins that had to show for years.

Boston had the ugly road grey with the plain block word Boston on front forever.

The three tone Oriole hats with the smiling bird.

I don't know if any one has noticed, but the Tigers are the only team to wear pants with the traditional style men's pants belt loops.

Anything San Francisco wears with the "G" logo on it.

I probably left out some or I didn't find them to be as bad as others. Not every one I listed I dislike too much. I thought I would throw some in that hadn't been listed.

[Urbanshocker13]

The 1970s must have been the worst decade for uniforms.

The 1970's was the worst decade for clothing period!

[efin98]

The 1970's was the worst decade for clothing period!

Not a fan of polyester, floral prints, or bellbotoms? :confused: :D

Just kidding, whomever came up with the monochrome colors and pullover jerseys should have been run out of the design business!!!!

[Seattle1]

Not a fan of polyester, floral prints, or bellbotoms? :confused: :D

Not to mention wide ties!

Lol.

[Steven Tyler]

Not to mention wide ties!

Lol.

Never had much use for any tie. I looked too cool in my nehru jacket....:thumbsup:

[AlexC]

Worst one at the moment's gotta be that oddly coloured Padres one. Looking through the thread though, certainly some shockers through the years.

[Urbanshocker13]

I posted this in the Yankee fourm a little while ago, this could have been the worst uniform idea ever!

The Yankees toyed with the Idea of changing their road uniforms in 1974. He is a quote from Marty Appel about the new design:

"In 1974 I walked into (then-General Manager) Gabe Paul's office to find samples of new Yankee road uniforms draped across his sofa. They were the opposite of the home pinstripes — they were navy blue with white pinstripes. The NY logo was in white. Gabe liked them. I nearly fainted. Although the drab gray road uniforms were not exciting, with the plain NEW YORK across the chest, they were just as much the Yankees' look as were the home uniforms. I think my dramatic disdain helped saved (sic) the day and saved the Yankees from wearing those awful pajamas on the field."

Here is something I whipped up so you might get a better idea of how that might have looked (not some of my better photoshop work, but it works alright) I think we can all agree that it's good they stayed with the traditional road uniforms!http://www.baseball-fever.com/images/attach/jpg.gif

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

Those look terrible. However, considering the era that they come from...

[BradC34]

What with all the hate for Stros/.45s unis past? I guess you have to be a Stros fan to like them.

I presonally own one of the rainbow sleeved Nolan Ryan jerseys and would love to have one of the orange ones. I also love the original Colt .45s home jerseys but haven't been able to get one cause they run upwards of $300.

I do like the newest Astros color scheme (introduced in 2000 and stolen by the Diamondbacks in 2007) and like most of the jersey schemes they use. Not real big on the pure white ones, prefer the pinstripes.

[Altitude]

Now it has to be the Rockies' 3rd alternate

http://i32.tinypic.com/2v809wo.png

http://i27.tinypic.com/200zp0k.jpg

I wish instead of black on black with silver piping, they had all black, that would be a cool jersey.

http://i30.tinypic.com/qqbv3a.jpg

[PJ-34]

i agree, never been a fan of the new unis. still growing on me

Whattt? I love those jerseys. I like the white ones better but there still pretty stylin.

[PJ-34]

I wasn't a big fan of the Canada Day Jays uniforms worn in 06.

[brewcrew82]

What is the patch on the let arm of the Jays Canada day uni?

[brewcrew82]

BTW. The all white uni, which team was that?

They're the 1901 Chicago Orphans (the next season they became the Cubs).

[brewcrew82]

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1998_milwaukee_01.gif

To this day, I still have no idea what they were thinking putting green on the uniform. I must admit I do own one of these jerseys (1994 home jersey, to be exact), and that in itself doesn't look that bad, but if you look at the caps and jackets the team wore with these you'll probably see why I thought they were so hideous.

[hellborn]

The 1970's was the worst decade for clothing period!

Remember the bright patterned polyester shirts with the half zippers that had huge metal pull loops on them?
My mother loved to buy those for me...I think she wanted me to get beat up.

[frehleyscomet]

Anything this orange wins....

WOW. Thats got my vote lol.

[Imgran]

The current Orioles' road uniform is the ugliest uni in modern baseball.

http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-3550013dt.jpg

They tried very hard, but it's extremely difficult to match a traditional visiting gray, with orange.

[commishbob]

The current Orioles' road uniform is the ugliest uni in modern baseball.

http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-3550013dt.jpg

They tried very hard, but it's extremely difficult to match a traditional visiting gray, with orange.

If it said 'Baltimore' it would be beautiful. :twocents:

[commishbob]

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1962_houston.gif



I really disagree with this one (home version) being included. These illustrations just can't do it justice. Just a gorgeous shirt. If I was ever to splurge on a vintage jersey this would be the one.

[Brad Chadford]

What is the patch on the let arm of the Jays Canada day uni?

It was a Tom Cheek (Jay's radio broadcaster from 77 - 04) memorial patch. They wore them all year and was unrelated to it being Canada Day.

http://www.bluejayway.ca/galleries/bjlogo/TOR_g5hvdgphvxq7sxgf3erf.gif

[MattD1972]

The pure awfulness of the Dodgers unis......

http://www.conorglassey.com/Blog/content/binary/nl_1916_brooklyn.gif

is only surpassed by the Giants
http://www.conorglassey.com/Blog/content/binary/nl_1916_newyork.gif

[PJ-34]

What is the patch on the let arm of the Jays Canada day uni?

It's a Tom Cheek memorial patch with an old fashioned microphone beside his initials.

[brewcrew82]

It was a Tom Cheek (Jay's radio broadcaster from 77 - 04) memorial patch. They wore them all year and was unrelated to it being Canada Day.

http://www.bluejayway.ca/galleries/bjlogo/TOR_g5hvdgphvxq7sxgf3erf.gif

It's a Tom Cheek memorial patch with an old fashioned microphone beside his initials.

Thanks to the both of you. Not getting the opportunity to see Jays games very often, I obviously missed this the first time around.

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

Thos Canada day one's were really hideous. Mixing black red and blue just doesn't work. They should have stepped up and made it red, but what they ended up doing was just hideous.

[OleMissCub]

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/3272/whitesoxshorts1976aug8tka0.jpg

http://static.baseballtoaster.com/blogs/cardboardgods/images/2007/Dave_Winfield_79.jpg

http://passionweiss.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/kent_telkulve2.jpg

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2005/10/24/PdTPcXOK.jpg

[Urbanshocker13]

[QUOTE=OleMissCub;1101146]http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/3272/whitesoxshorts1976aug8tka0.jpg

/QUOTE]

Those Whitesox uniforms look like horrible Beer league softball uniforms from the 70's! The whitesox have had some horrible uniforms over the years!

[jimmyjimjimz]

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1962_houston.gif

There was a baseball team back in the day called the Colts? What happened to them?

I posted this in the Yankee fourm a little while ago, this could have been the worst uniform idea ever!

The Yankees toyed with the Idea of changing their road uniforms in 1974. He is a quote from Marty Appel about the new design:

"In 1974 I walked into (then-General Manager) Gabe Paul's office to find samples of new Yankee road uniforms draped across his sofa. They were the opposite of the home pinstripes — they were navy blue with white pinstripes. The NY logo was in white. Gabe liked them. I nearly fainted. Although the drab gray road uniforms were not exciting, with the plain NEW YORK across the chest, they were just as much the Yankees' look as were the home uniforms. I think my dramatic disdain helped saved (sic) the day and saved the Yankees from wearing those awful pajamas on the field."

Here is something I whipped up so you might get a better idea of how that might have looked (not some of my better photoshop work, but it works alright) I think we can all agree that it's good they stayed with the traditional road uniforms!http://www.baseball-fever.com/images/attach/jpg.gif

The only problem I have with that, besides the fact that the uniform looks ugly, is that that's a home game, not an away game. Why would Jeter be wearing an away jersey at Yankee Stadium?

[Tacosaregood/metsguy234]

There was a baseball team back in the day called the Colts? What happened to them?





Yep, the Houston Astros were originally called the Houston Colt 45's when they were started in 1962. They switched to the Astros in 1964 or so when the company that made Colt 45 guns sued for copyright infringement.

[LeoD]

http://memory.loc.gov/service/pnp/ggbain/22900/22984r.jpg

Brooklyn- 1916

[Urbanshocker13]

There was a baseball team back in the day called the Colts? What happened to them?



The only problem I have with that, besides the fact that the uniform looks ugly, is that that's a home game, not an away game. Why would Jeter be wearing an away jersey at Yankee Stadium?

Because the easyest way to make the uniforms in photoshop was to take the home uniforms and inverse the colors and change the color a bit so it looked a little more navy, than black. Just imagine it at Fenway or Safeco or wherever! I tried to make the players in the dugout wearing the same uniform but it didn't look right so I didn't do it. I didn't want to waste more time than I did.

The Colt 45's are still a team, but they changed their name. After they moved into the first dome stadium stadium, they changed their name to match the stadium. The Huston Astros who played at the Astrodome!

[tohasbo]

For all of those, who forgot about Turn Ahead the Clock unis, heres a link:

http://www.angelfire.com/blues/new_yorker/TATC.html

somewhere i have pics of all of the tatc jerseys. if i can find them, I'll post them.

[EdTarbusz]

Remember the bright patterned polyester shirts with the half zippers that had huge metal pull loops on them?
My mother loved to buy those for me...I think she wanted me to get beat up.

The Bobby Brady look.

[Dalkowski110]

Easy...even if it was a promotion...the Mercury Mets...

http://metsguyinmichigan.blogspot.com/2007/05/glorious-disaster-that-was-mercury-mets.html

[BradC34]

The Colt 45's are still a team, but they changed their name. After they moved into the first dome stadium stadium, they changed their name to match the stadium. The Huston Astros who played at the Astrodome!

This sir is incorrect. The Colt .45s began play in 1962 and played through 1964 at Colt Stadium (which is now part of a park in Mexico City). In late 1964, the Colt Firearms Company threatened a lawsuit because of copyright infringement. The Colts were forced to change their name and on December 1, 1964 the team chose the Astros as the official name. The name Astros came from the term Astronauts, which had a connection to Houston because of the Johnson Space Center which was the command operation for space flight. Also, astron is the Greek word for star (which is where the term astronauts comes from), thus the Astros logo is a star.

The Astros were to begin play in the Harris County Domed Stadium in 1965. After the team name change though, the stadium was ultimately renamed the Astrodome later in 1964 and is still known as that today.

The stadium then had glass panels in the roof (which it still does to this day) and was made up of Bermuda grass. However players complained about the glare so parts of the roof were painted over. The grass would ultimately die and most of the 1965 season was played on green painted dirt. Then came ChemGrass in 1966. The artificial turf could be put inside a domed stadium and act just like grass.

After the plastic turf was laid in the Astrodome, ChemGrass would become known as AstroTurf.

I'm not trying to be nitpicky but a lot of people think the team was named after the stadium (and subsequently the turf) and that is just not right.

[Bruce Boisclair]

When they moved to their new retro park, I was thinking it might make more sense for the Astros to switch back to being the Colt 45's. Enron/Astro/MinuteMaid's atmosphere seems to be a bit more "Colt 45" than the futuristic-at-the-time Astrodome. The team seems out of place now. I mean, an Astro hits a homer and a old fashioned choo choo train runs along the outfield? Should be more like the Space Shuttle taking off or something. lol
It's even odd seeing an more retro uniform design now with the name "Astros" on it than their former, albeit league leading ugly 70's & 80's design.

I really disagree with this one (home version) being included. These illustrations just can't do it justice. Just a gorgeous shirt. If I was ever to splurge on a vintage jersey this would be the one.

[Milwaukee T]

It is a close race between the Turn Ahead the Clock uniforms and all these foul All-Star unis that have become the fad. They all should be burned from the pages of history.

[Cajun Cardinal]

I see these came back to life last weekend. Great for baseball and hunting. :disbelief:

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080405/capt.4c25020c54ca429699206fdac4d67388.dodgers_padr es_baseball_cali103.jpg

[BradC34]

The ChiSox are going to have desert camo jerseys this year.

[Jake Patterson]

Somewhat off topic, but these were our Jr. High uniforms.
39184

[brewcrew82]

Somewhat off topic, but these were our Jr. High uniforms.


They're not very...umm, how do I say this?...uniform. ;)

I take it you wore both the "St Mary's" and the "sMs" uni's at different points in the season.

[Jake Patterson]

They're not very...umm, how do I say this?...uniform. ;)

I take it you wore both the "St Mary's" and the "sMs" uni's at different points in the season.No these were the actual uniforms. Our score book went something like: #3, Short #3, Red shirt guy, Football shirt, Boots, etc... Best year of my life...

[brewcrew82]

No these were the actual uniforms. Our score book went something like: #3, Short #3, Red shirt guy, Football shirt, Boots, etc... Best year of my life...

Priceless! :rofl: After reading that, I'm surprised there was someone actually keeping score.

[Urbanshocker13]

Somewhat off topic, but these were our Jr. High uniforms.
39184

I like how your coaches where a greaser and the guy from "Revenge of the Nerds"

[Jake Patterson]

I like how your coaches where a greaser and the guy from "Revenge of the Nerds"
We were lucky to get both. The coach on the right is still coaching HS. This wasn't all that long after the Korean War. I was born during the War.

[Urbanshocker13]

We were lucky to get both. The coach on the right is still coaching HS. This wasn't all that long after the Korean War. I was born during the War.

WOW! How long has he been coaching all together? He looks young in that picture but still thats 40 years now.

[Jake Patterson]

WOW! How long has he been coaching all together? He looks young in that picture but still thats 40 years now.
I believe he was either a freshman in college (Holy Cross) or a senior in HS. Dad took what he could get.

[whoisonit]

No these were the actual uniforms. Our score book went something like: #3, Short #3, Red shirt guy, Football shirt, Boots, etc... Best year of my life...

I love it.
This sentence could be the answer to the question "what's wrong with youth sports today ?"

[Jake Patterson]

I love it.
This sentence could be the answer to the question "what's wrong with youth sports today ?"
Absolutely agree!

[cardsfanatic]

I think if the Astros could have had orange pants with these jerseys, that might have taken the cake. :crazy
http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-1484487reg.jpg

Anybody know why the White Sox started going with the dominant color red in the unis in 1971? Only lasted 5years. Just seems odd. :confused:
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/images/al_1971_chicago.gif

Also the brown and yellow never seemed right. :eek:
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1978_sandiego.gif

Astro uni's with orange pants would have looked something like this, I'd wager.

http://www.capitalcards.com/images/80tucson.JPG

[Urbanshocker13]

Astro uni's with orange pants would have looked something like this, I'd wager.

http://www.capitalcards.com/images/80tucson.JPG

We have a winner!!!! Those are the most horrible uniforms I have even seen!

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

We have a winner!!!! Those are the most horrible uniforms I have even seen!

Indeed. You can't beat those. :eek:

We can close this thread now.:rofl:

[Urbanshocker13]

Bright orange with like 9 other colors, huge waste band and mesh hats! You can't get any worst then that!

[cardsfanatic]

Come on now, they're excellent uniforms. If you want to give them a cape and are dressing them to be matadors. I especially like the blue back to the shirts you can barely see in one of the photos. Nice touch. :)

[Solair Wright]

Here's a case of unoriginal road uniforms - the St. Louis Cardinals, like the Orioles, have a road uniform with no inspiration whatsoever. They decided to make the road uniform almost the exact same thing, except it's a color swap. The red cap is now blue, and the white is now gray. At least it's a lot better than the ugly San Diego Padres' road uniforms.

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_2008_stlouis.gif

[Urbanshocker13]

Here's a case of unoriginal road uniforms - the St. Louis Cardinals, like the Orioles, have a road uniform with no inspiration whatsoever. They decided to make the road uniform almost the exact same thing, except it's a color swap. The red cap is now blue, and the white is now gray. At least it's a lot better than the ugly San Diego Padres' road uniforms.

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_2008_stlouis.gif

At least they have nice home uniforms

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

At least it's a lot better than the ugly San Diego Padres' road uniforms.

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The Padres road uni looks like the players did a VERY good effort in peeing their pants...:D

[wrigleybum]

Here's a case of unoriginal road uniforms - the St. Louis Cardinals, like the Orioles, have a road uniform with no inspiration whatsoever. They decided to make the road uniform almost the exact same thing, except it's a color swap. The red cap is now blue, and the white is now gray. At least it's a lot better than the ugly San Diego Padres' road uniforms.

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The gray is unoriginal but it doesn't look bad. If were talking about Cardinal jerseys, those powder blue ones they worse in the 80's were awful.

No where near as bad as those Astro's jerseys though :eek:

[MattD1972]

Astro uni's with orange pants would have looked something like this, I'd wager.

http://www.capitalcards.com/images/80tucson.JPG

The deisre to make The Show must have run very, very high to drive these guys to wear that monstrosity.

[TnNYYfan]

I wouldn't mind seeing what the Yankees would look like with white pin stripped hats at home like they had back in the day.

[NineWorldSeries]

Personally my least favorite uniforms are the current Arizona Diamondbacks "Sedona Red" ones. They went from a very unique color scheme (purple/orange) to yet another MLB team with boring red uniforms. It's atrocious. Also, was "Diamondbacks" judged to be too wordy to fit on the jerseys? I could make a bunch of "D-Backs"/"D-Bags" jokes here but I'll refrain.

http://azsportshub.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/clarkdavid_kadlubowskiarizona_republic_1.jpg

[duckydps]

Might be a little off topic, but I like it when road teams where their city/state on the front of the uniform rather than nickname... there was a comment on the orioles road jersey and someone responded it would be better if it said Baltimore... I agree 100%

[whoisonit]

Personally my least favorite uniforms are the current Arizona Diamondbacks "Sedona Red" ones. They went from a very unique color scheme (purple/orange) to yet another MLB team with boring red uniforms. It's atrocious. Also, was "Diamondbacks" judged to be too wordy to fit on the jerseys?

I completely agree. The original colors were great, instantly recognizable. (how pissed off do you think Buck Showalter was at this change ?)
The rediculous self branding of 'Dbacks' is a patheticaly lame, contrived attempt to be hip. Like Kentucy Fried Chicken, Burger King & McDonalds being called KFC, BK & Micky D's.

Where is the attempt to build tradition ? Imagine if the Boston & Chicago teams ran around calling themselves by their sports headline monikers, Bosox & Chisox ? San Diego, the Pads ? Imagine if the Athletics & Metropolitans called themselves the A's & . . . ok, let's forget these last two.

Still, between the color change & the super fly abreviation, Arizona made a big mistake.

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

I completely agree. The original colors were great, instantly recognizable. (how pissed off do you think Buck Showalter was at this change ?)
The rediculous self branding of 'Dbacks' is a patheticaly lame, contrived attempt to be hip. Like Kentucy Fried Chicken, Burger King & McDonalds being called KFC, BK & Micky D's.

Where is the attempt to build tradition ? Imagine if the Boston & Chicago teams ran around calling themselves by their sports headline monikers, Bosox & Chisox ? San Diego, the Pads ? Imagine if the Athletics & Metropolitans called themselves the A's & . . . ok, let's forget these last two.

Still, between the color change & the super fly abreviation, Arizona made a big mistake.

For once we agree on a topic.

But what can you expect of relatively new teams? How many times did the Mariners and the Astros changed their unis since their inaugural season? And the Padres, the Angels, the Blue Jays and the Brewers.? The only "new" team that sticks with it's original uniform (more or less), is the Rockies.

It is all an attempt to pull the more money out of the fans pocket.

[spark240]

Might be a little off topic, but I like it when road teams where their city/state on the front of the uniform rather than nickname... there was a comment on the orioles road jersey and someone responded it would be better if it said Baltimore... I agree 100%

Once upon a time, it did say Baltimore. (Supposedly, Angelos was trying to market the team to a larger geographic market and thought the city name was too limiting.)

By the same token, I like caps with the city initial(s) (or a symbol) not the team initial or both.

[spark240]

Great link with many of the "Turn Ahead the Clock" jerseys.

http://www.angelfire.com/blues/new_yorker/TATC.html

The Diamondbacks one is the only one with a speck of originality.

[spark240]

How about this one...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1274/991509477_bc1add0b51_o.jpg

[Urbanshocker13]

How about this one...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1274/991509477_bc1add0b51_o.jpg

Wow! Wow! That's horrible! Thats the Gayest uniform I think I have ever seen! Nice gold helmet!

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

How about this one...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1274/991509477_bc1add0b51_o.jpg

For which occasion did they wear this uniform?

[spark240]

For which occasion did they wear this uniform?

I believe that was another "Turn Ahead the Clock" getup.

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

I believe that was another "Turn Ahead the Clock" getup.

:rofl::laugh:D:D

[dgarza]

For which occasion did they wear this uniform?
Was this during their NBA phase?

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

Was this during their NBA phase?

No probably during their Golden Baseball League day...

[Yankees2k6]

Oh, remember when the Athletics decided to have a black alternate uniform, and then they got rid of it a year later in 2000? Those didn't have the authentic As colors. Oh, the Cardinals road jerseys aren't bad at all, but lacks in variety.

Oh, here's the worst: the Anaheim Angels' uniforms before Art Moreno stepped in as the owner in 2001-02. No offense Angels fans, but they weren't great at all. Even Art agrees with me! The Angels' uniforms used since then are much better than the ones used in 1997-2001.

Well, wasn't Disney owning the Angels around 1997-2001 lol

[philliesphhan]

Baltimore two years before they moved to NY to become the Highlanders/Yankees

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[philliesphhan]

Then again, there's no excuse for this
http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080720/thumb.3977226ec2e249f6bf3254dec5008a07.tigers_orio les_baseball_bab103.jpg

I hate most of the current alternates for teams. You shouldn't have a color other than white for your home shirt. It just looks silly or like a football uniform or something.

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080726/thumb.6e8837a9692e44f8a1d5edca33a2e9f0.yankees_red _sox_baseball_bxf119.jpg

http://bleacherreport.com/images_root/image_pictures/0032/8175/8regujgt_article.jpg

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080724/thumb.ca1e2822bd1742959257b15bef08a2f6.phillies_me ts_baseball_nysw107.jpg

All basically terrible, although I'm not sure if the braves still wear that red one

and possibly the worst

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080726/thumb.540541a9633442538f552341b93e419e.padres_pira tes_trade_baseball_pagp114.jpg

[Tacosaregood/metsguy234]

I think the Mets and Red Sox alternates look pretty nice, the Pirates one,though, is AWFUL :rofl:

[Food]

The white armpits on the Orioles' shirts looks ridiculous. A solid orange jersey with white pants doesn't look bad; but those just look clownish.