#Shortstops: Look Good, Play Good
From wool numberless jerseys worn by greats such as Ty Cobb and Cy Young, to the unique 1976 White Sox uniforms with shorts; and from the Houston Astros ‘Tequila Sunrise’ jerseys to the trailblazing swagger of Ken Griffey Jr. wearing his iconic backwards Mariners cap during a Home Run Derby victory – baseball has been a microcosm for eras of fashion since the late 1800s.
Hundreds of uniform designs have debuted on the diamond. Some clubs have been sporting the same attire for decades such as the Yankees, Dodgers and Tigers; and others are not afraid to branch out with new designs seemingly on an annual basis such as the Diamondbacks, Marlins and Astros.
A program that all 30 pro ball clubs will participate in over these next few years is the integration of a ‘City Connect’ jersey. With Nike’s recent $1 billion jersey sponsorship with the MLB, teams are thinking outside the (batter’s) box. Nike and MLB have worked together to create a uniform that personifies and represents the community.
Conor Chesterman was a 2022 membership intern in the Hall of Fame’s Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program for Youth Leadership Development
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