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So, I was watching the Phils/Brewers game and I really was digging Philly's unis. They have a similar cream color and a great old fashioned feel. Am I alone on this or are they some really sweet unis?

Also, this can bring up the discussion which team has your favorite jerseys in the majors besides the Giants? Any of them that are down right ugly?

Let's be honest, its the offseason for the Giants, so who really cares if this is a fanpost?

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Do you like the Phillies semi-retro Uniforms?
Ya, they're sweet
37 votes
No, they suck and so do you
22 votes
All I know is that the Giants did it first...so screw them
40 votes

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it's a good look

but I’m not a fan of the two-tone blue hat. i think they’d be better off going with a red cap. The blue looks fine as an accent, but out of place as the main hat color.

Now look at it with a red helmet, better IMHO: Pic

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Oct 2, 2008 8:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I actually like it with the blue cap

Gives it a cooler (as in not as warm) feel. I was really liking them as I watched the game, but I thought to myself, “Hey, we did it first, thus ours are better”

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by UnleashTheGore on Oct 2, 2008 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup

hate two tone caps on any MLB uni. It’s fine for the Central Florida Gatoreaters of the unaffliated Mid South Atlantic Independent league, but this is the bigs for gods sake. Two unis per team, one hat color with the team logo. And a big thanks to all the teams that abide by this (Yanks, BoSox, Giants, etc) and a big FU to the teams that have 35 different uniform combos (A’s, D-Backs, Rangers, etc)

by tyrannoman on Oct 2, 2008 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I generally agree

but the A’s standard two tone hat is a classic and I like it

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Oct 2, 2008 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

I can never be an A’s fan because IMO they have some of the worst unis I’ve ever seen.

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by marklar on Oct 2, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You don’t like the white orthopedic shoes?

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by SoFa King Mike on Oct 2, 2008 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They are only a part

of a truly bad ensemble.

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by marklar on Oct 2, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Problem is......

…….cuts down on licensing fees & merchadising opportunities.

Two unis per team, one hat color with the team logo.

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by oldrips on Oct 2, 2008 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But I love these old hats.

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by camwoody on Oct 2, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have realized that I love this more out of nostalgia than anything else. Orange is really an accent color and works best when it’s used sparingly.

by satyricrash on Oct 2, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really like the Brewers’ re-designed uniforms. The dark blue and the gold works together very well. The Mariners have a good design, too. It’s kind of a balance between the newer uniform designs like the Diamondbacks where there’s color and emphasis on a logo/theme, and just a classic, clean design. I like the uniforms that don’t have a ton going on (in baseball, anyway) but I can appreciate the uniforms that aim to set themselves apart at the same time.

Now for an NFL jersey, and yes, I am going even more OT here, I just really like the Jaguars’ teal jersey, with the gold and black trim and the cats on the sleeves: http://dsp.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p3870749p275w.jpg I’m okay with NFL jerseys and NHL sweaters having more stuff going on visually. I don’t know why.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 2, 2008 8:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I really like the Phillies special alternate uniform that they have been wearing this year. They should ditch their awful red pinstripes and wear it full time. The Indians did the same this year, an old fashioned alternate that was cream based with “INDIANS” in in arched block print and a block C on the cap. I really dug that one, too.

If the Mets wanted to get on my good side, they would drop the 101 alternates they have and adopt a creme based “Mets” script with no pinstripes, no names on the back, no monkey business for home, and a plain, arched block “NEW YORK” in blue and orange on the grey away unis. No more black, Mets!

The Cardinals should pick up a creme olde-timey throwback uniform too. They would look good in it, and it fits their franchise. I don’t know why they didn’t do this when they moved. The Twins should go back to a Sixties look with moving into their new digs too, at least for the first couple of seasons, like “hey, we’re playing outside again” sort of thing, the novelty may be lost on anyone younger than forty, but I think Minneapolis wold be someplace that would dig it.

San Diego just needs to give up.

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by satyricrash on Oct 2, 2008 9:32 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ditch the black

the guy who writes Uni Watch had a Ditch the Black campaign awhile back, but the website appears to be gone. If you’re interested in Uni Design I highly recommend that blog… lots of good stuff, info on uni changes and updates. special designs, patches, memorials, etc etc etc. All the goings on are covered.

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Oct 2, 2008 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another site for baseball uniform nerdery:

Dressed to the Nines

The Hall of Fame has a database of baseball uniforms going back to 1900. You can search by team or by year. Alternate uniforms aren’t included, and it’s probably not 100% accurate, but it is a good start if you want to know how a team’s look has progressed.

I propose the Giants break out these unis again when a World Series title finally comes to San Francisco:

by rightcenterfielder on Oct 2, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

except he approved these.

Pajamas are an unfortunate look on a baseball diamond.

"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."

by i did my job on Oct 2, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

fail

"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."

by i did my job on Oct 2, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

arrrgh

Just go here.

"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."

by i did my job on Oct 2, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, yeah, that doesn’t hold up but I’m sure at the time…

by satyricrash on Oct 2, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol double fail

I see the future, and it is Pablo

by CB30 on Oct 2, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I do read that. Also, the forum on sportslogos.net, though I find myself disagreeing with their provincial notions quite a bit.

by satyricrash on Oct 2, 2008 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Massive inferiority complex aside, the A’s have some decent uniforms. They stand out because they are the only team in the league whose predominant color is not red, blue, or black.

There are still problems of course:

1. The softball jersey alternates (also, “let’s wear black, just because” set, WTF?), worn way too often.

2. The white shoes: They are unique, but they only seem to work well with the home uniform, and that’s with the high socks. Otherwise, the white shoe/plain pants combo make them look like they’re wearing painters pants at home or gray sweat pants on the road.

by rightcenterfielder on Oct 2, 2008 9:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I do like their solid green jerseys.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 2, 2008 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t really like any jerseys that don’t match the pants, save that for batting practice or spring training.

The Mets and the A’s should be contracted out of baseball for wearing those black abominations though.

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by SF Pete on Oct 2, 2008 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don’t forget the “Blue” Jays

by rightcenterfielder on Oct 2, 2008 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you mean the BJs?

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 2, 2008 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the A’s not in any alternate but the white home and grey “OAKLAND” road uniforms. I pretty much dislike all solid color alternate tops.

by satyricrash on Oct 2, 2008 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

Some teams go way overboard with them to the point where they are no longer the “alternate”, they are just the uniform. They sometimes look okay on the road, but at home they tend to look awful.

by rightcenterfielder on Oct 2, 2008 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

:: SHIVER ::

I always hated that alt.

by satyricrash on Oct 2, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

me. too. I’m glad they dumped those jerseys in Scottsdale.

by tyrannoman on Oct 2, 2008 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is a reason

that most teams wear the predominant red, blue or black; that green is just butt-ugly. Maybe if they were green and black, it would look okay, but the green and yellow combination is atrocious. I put the A’s at the top of worst MLB uni’s list.

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by marklar on Oct 2, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the Phillies one, I just think they should be required to wear the stirrups with the Liberty Bell – gorgeous

I don’t mind alternate jerseys if you wear them once a week. The Giants black one was a nice change of pace on Friday nights. – I HATEEEEEEE when both teams are wearing their alts in the same game. Rangers and A’s do this all the time.

Speaking of the A’s – I hate the white shoes with some serious passion. At home, they look okay but on the road when they have the gray uniform with green writing and yellow trim – there is no reason for them to be wearing WHITE shoes. Looks awful.

Best uniforms in baseball – Tigers home uni and Giants road uni

  • Yankees have the best look but they get too much attention

Keeping up the OT – I like Jags unis too – they make that scheme work but the best is the Bears and Colts. Don’t fix it if ain’t broken

Also, KingOfDucks – I’m glad you posted this because of all people with uni knowledge, it has to be someone from UofO – those unis the Ducks wore against Boise – looks like Jager on a Sunday morning after a rough night

by JackoASU on Oct 2, 2008 10:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's white shoes

are a disaster with the gray uni. I’ve always hated that. And if they’re going to wear black (which they shouldn’t because it’s not one of their colors) I liked the old black alt with the green better than the new one with yellow. that one SUCKS. And I hate that the A’s wear alts so much because their regular home and road sets (white shoes aside) are really nice and underrated.

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Oct 2, 2008 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

also agree

about the old giants black alts. I didn’t mind those because they were worn rarely and because black is one of the giants regular main colors. The mets? no black please. the a’s? no black please. The BLUE jays, give me a break. even the DBacks shouldn’t be wearing black.

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Oct 2, 2008 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

1962 Houston Colt .45’s

I’m pretty sure if your uniform has the picture of a smoking gun on the front of it, it’s awesome. This jersey is awesome.

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by xanthan on Oct 2, 2008 11:12 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn that is cool! How did I miss that?

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 2, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those jerseys work every time.

Speed, defense... and an almost fanatical devotion to getting picked off.

by SF Pete on Oct 2, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate the Yankees

but I think they have the best unis; the interlocked NY is a great logo, as is the interlocked SF. I like traditional uniforms; please no solid alternate tops. The Indians really improved their unis a lot. The block C on the cap is much better than Chief Wahoo. I have to admit also that I like the red numeral on the front of the Dodgers white and blue uni.

/ducks head.

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by marklar on Oct 2, 2008 11:20 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yankees uniforms are classic. Boston’s are too. I won’t ever say otherwise about either team’s threads.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 2, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Phillies jersey has ever been good except this one:

"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."

by i did my job on Oct 2, 2008 12:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOVE that one. But it doesn't play today

Not really working the way it used to

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Oct 2, 2008 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well ya don’t put the logo in the middle of the shirt!

off center ftw

"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."

by i did my job on Oct 2, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish I still had Fanpost editing powers so I could rename this “McUniwatch”.

There amass been plenty of articles written this spring about the stud shortstop Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum , as well as the fluid young outfielders and thirteen basemen Kevin Frandsen.
comics | cartoons | Nattowear | McFAQ

by Natto on Oct 2, 2008 12:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Tada!

Section 314 FTW!

by KingofDucks1987 on Oct 2, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’ve mentioned before that I thought the National’s unis were ugly.
Speaking of ugly uniforms, this has to be one of the all-time worst

by Jakespaar on Oct 2, 2008 3:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope

Section 314 FTW!

by KingofDucks1987 on Oct 2, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope....

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by nvsfg on Oct 3, 2008 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

those are pajamas.

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by The Enchanter on Oct 3, 2008 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't see a uniform

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by groug on Oct 2, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s because it’s the Emperor’s new uniform.

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by howtheyscored on Oct 2, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Would anyone consider pinstripes for our Giants? I’d love to see some kind of mock-up of that. Orange or black.

your 2008 SF Giants: this isn’t totally insane, just really stupid

by Lyle on Oct 3, 2008 8:03 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't see that working

and certainly not if they were orange… would love to see a mock up though

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Oct 3, 2008 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would not.

I feel them too busy for the Giants. Pinstripes work for few teams, those teams including the Yankees and Cubs.

by satyricrash on Oct 3, 2008 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you!

Actually, I do kinda like it.

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by Lyle on Oct 6, 2008 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no thanks

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by The Thrill on Oct 3, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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