A Twitter icon fielding the ball at shortstop, a Chargers cheerleader bombing a ball to left, and, arguably the highlight of the video, the Jamaican bobsled team grounds out to … center? But you have not lived until you’ve seen them bat flip. This is what I think is Twitter getting picked off on a cowboy pitcher … Read more
Is Eastbay Team Sales Pet Friendly? Eastbay Team Sales stores are pet-friendly based on the discretion of each manager. Certain store locations may allow pets inside as long as they are well-behaved and on a leash. Other store locations may not allow pets inside due to health and safety regulations. However, all Eastbay Team Sales stores welcome service animals. … Read more
Considered cornerstones of the function-over-fashion movement in professional baseball, players in the 1800s would wear circular-brimmed straw hats on the field, like farmers. As the 20th century unfolded, early versions of today’s MLB hat were adopted and logos stitched onto the front. You can imagine the baseball diamond an expanse of tumbleweeds with straw hats blowing all … Read more
The City of Brotherly Love: a critical cog in the clockwork of our young nation. History runs through its architecture, politics, and culture. From Benjamin Franklin and the Liberty Bell to the Philly cheesesteak, Philly knows all about making a name for itself. Philadelphia has such strong conviction that even its baseball team has an … Read more
The Toronto Blue Jays came into existence in 1976, after the American League voted to expand into Canada – or more specifically, into the city of Toronto. The Jays received their name after holding a “Name the Team” contest in ’76, involving close to 4,000 names and 30,000 entries. The results proved “Blue Jays” to be the winner, but … Read more
1917 Ye Olde Tigers The Old English D on the Tiger uniform has been around for more than a century now, providing a nice aesthetic link from Ty Cobb to Miguel Cabrera. According to Chris Creamer’s wonderful history of sports logos website (sportslogos.net), the first Old English D was used by the Tigers in 1904. It was … Read more
The defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs are primed for an electric follow-up to last year’s curse-crushing performance. As one of the most storied teams in the MLB, a follow-up championship appearance would certainly bookend the team’s success. In fact, the Chicago Cubs first one a World Series title in 1907 and again in 1908. The Cubs first … Read more