History of uniforms

[TβG]

we all remember the blue visitors uniforms that many temas had during the 80's but here's a way to look at alll the uniforms through history:  http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/database.htm


this may help with putting roms together, too bad there arent more colors to choose from or more detail, oh well.

and here's a nice tidbit gantry might want to add to the hall of shame (from the same site):  No Number? No Problem.
Numberless uniforms have been worn at least twice since the full-time adoption of uniform numbers in the big leagues. On September 4, 1961, White Sox pitcher Joe Horlen made his big league debut in Minnesota. A last-minute call-up, Horlen was forced to wear a uniform with no number, the only road jersey the club had available. For the same reason, Eric Davis wore a numberless jersey when he made his major league debut with Cincinnati as a pinch-hitter on May 19, 1984.

[dvldog]

Awesome find.  Of course, the Yankees were the first to wear numbers on their uniforms; to designate each player's position in the batting order.  Most people know this, but some might not.

[T Roogs]

I didn't know this, and still don't care.

[fknmclane]

Shitpaw, correct me if I'm wrong, but the putting the numbers on is the only change the Yankees have ever made to their uniforms, right?  Unlike the Cubs, who go through a couple of changes a decade.

[dvldog]

Same uniforms since 1936.

Yankee Uniforms

They were known as the Baltimore Orioles in 1901 and 1902, but the database doesn't show those uniforms.

1913 was the first year they were known as the Yankees (used to be the Highlanders).

The Red Sox existed before the Yankees did (1907 vs. 1913).

The Pirates, Cardinals, Tigers, White Sox, Brewers are the only teams from the inaugural 1901 season to have maintained the same names.

[Gantry]

Good tidbit on Davis, should add that to the hall of shame...

[Felonious Gunk]

Awesome find.  Of course, the Yankees were the first to wear numbers on their uniforms; to designate each player's position in the batting order.  Most people know this, but some might not.

Correction: The Yankees were to be the first team to have numbers on the back, but their home opener was rained out.  By that stroke of luck, the CLEVELAND INDIANS were first.

[dvldog]

indians were the first to wear them in a game

yankees were the first to put numbers on their jerseys

[BDawk]

I've got a problem with uniforms. Why is baseball the only sport where the manager / coach where's a uniform?
Seeing an old man in a baseball uniform is kinda sad and pathetic looking. Just let them wear other stuff.

[JoeDirt]

One time, when I was a kid I was watching a baseball game with my parents...Sparky Anderson, then mgr of the Tigers, made a visit to the mound, prompting my mother to say, "Oh come on, that old man is going to pitch?!"

[ultimate7]

One time, when I was a kid I was watching a baseball game with my parents...Sparky Anderson, then mgr of the Tigers, made a visit to the mound, prompting my mother to say, "Oh come on, that old man is going to pitch?!"

Funny, was she being serious?

[malnuboy]

somewhat related, I think NFL coaches should have to wear suits like back in the day.

[fightonusc]

I think that NBA coaches should be forced to wear John Stockon-esque "short shorts". Just so I can see those sexy legs of Mike Dunleavy when I watch a Clippers game.

[JoeDirt]

One time, when I was a kid I was watching a baseball game with my parents...Sparky Anderson, then mgr of the Tigers, made a visit to the mound, prompting my mother to say, "Oh come on, that old man is going to pitch?!"

Funny, was she being serious?

Yeah, she was surprised to see an old man in uniform approach the mound...my dad and I laughed at her.  

[dvldog]

I think that NBA coaches should be forced to wear John Stockon-esque "short shorts". Just so I can see those sexy legs of Mike Dunleavy when I watch a Clippers game.

these are short shorts

[ultimate7]

One time, when I was a kid I was watching a baseball game with my parents...Sparky Anderson, then mgr of the Tigers, made a visit to the mound, prompting my mother to say, "Oh come on, that old man is going to pitch?!"

Funny, was she being serious?

Yeah, she was surprised to see an old man in uniform approach the mound...my dad and I laughed at her.  

That's a great thought though, Sparky has seen enough, he's gonna finish this game out himself.