SDSU baseball play in costumes for Halloween, led by the Jamaican bobsled team
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?
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
The Evolution of the Toronto Blue Jays Jersey
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
How Baseball Uniforms Have Changed
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 Evolution of the Chicago Cubs Hat
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
The Evolution of the Texas Rangers Hat
“T” is for Texas, and it represents the Rangers. In 1972, the new American League franchise kicked off their inaugural season with their lucky block letter “T” stitched into their caps. With two recent World Series appearances (and losses) in 2010 and 2011, the Rangers are right on the doorstep of major league glory. After 45 years of … Read more