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Off Day Fun: Worst MLB Uni's

We've all seen them. Some of us have purchased them. Fewer of us have liked them, but over the years, Major League Baseball has seen some putrid unforms. For example, there were the all-maroon Phillies uniforms:

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via www.cnnsi.com

The White Sox shorts:

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via www.mopupduty.com

And Cubbie pajamas:

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via mlb.imageg.net

So, for some off day fun, and since there's no game thread for pictures to slow down, what are the worst MLB uniforms you've ever seen?

 

(The Tampa Bay hologram disaster is too easy, BTW.)

 

 

 

 

 

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of SB Nation, Bleed Cubbie Blue, or Al Yellon, editor-in-chief. FanPost opinions are, however, valued expressions of opinion by passionate and knowledgeable baseball fans.

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Wow, those maroon things are awful.

But these are worse:

Those all-yellow uni's made Willie Stargell look like a giant canary.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 14, 2008 8:50 AM CDT   0 recs

Wow.

An all yellow uni AND a pillbox hat. That's nauseating. Poor Willie Stargell.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 14, 2008 8:55 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I miss those Pirate hats...

...those were awesome. They temporarily made me a Pirates fan until I actually watched the Pirates on TV.

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Apr 14, 2008 11:55 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

A "favorite" one of mine

Was from the Turn Forward The Clock day in 1999 where teams were encouraged to have futuristic uniforms. The Mets took it a step further and placed their team on Mercury. Here is their uniform...truly a classic bad uni

See the Cubs 2008 schedule (with TV schedule & game-by-game results) at http://ignarski.tripod.com/sched2008.html

by kaseyi on Apr 14, 2008 8:58 AM CDT   0 recs

I remember that day.

The Mariners looked particularly bad. I was googling around for an image of that, when I came across this:

That must have been from the Futures game. Ugh.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 14, 2008 9:00 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Here's your Mariners jersey, Al.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Apr 14, 2008 10:12 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Can't see that.

But I downloaded it so everyone can see:

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 14, 2008 11:51 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Huh.

It worked when I first posted it.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Apr 14, 2008 11:53 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Is that Orel Hershiser?

That looks like a little league uniform, BTW. The Mercury Muffler and Brakes Mets. That's what that uni says to me.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 14, 2008 9:15 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That looks absurd.

I hope I'm gone before I have to watch those things in HD. (Or SuperHighDefinition or Hologram High Definition or IMAX Surround or whatever we have then.)

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Apr 14, 2008 9:45 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Here's some more.

I love this topic!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 14, 2008 9:09 AM CDT   0 recs

These unis

are now more popular NOW. I am amazed. They are looked on now -- as so bad, they are cool.
You talk 9 out 10 Padres fans, they'd love to have these back. They are now considered as -- one-of-a-kind, and completely unique. Most Pads fans think the Brewers and Padres would exchange uniforms and nobody would be able to tell.

This popularity also includes the 1969 uniforms, and those dating back to 1984.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 14, 2008 12:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

How 'bout them '72 unis?

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Apr 14, 2008 2:48 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Scary.

n/t

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 14, 2008 4:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Who can forget:

This monstrosity:

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 14, 2008 9:14 AM CDT   0 recs

I was just going to mention thoses...

See the Cubs 2008 schedule (with TV schedule & game-by-game results) at http://ignarski.tripod.com/sched2008.html

by kaseyi on Apr 14, 2008 9:19 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

No pic here, but...

...anyone else remember the truly horrid green and yellow A's uniforms from some time back?

by MN exile on Apr 14, 2008 9:22 AM CDT   0 recs

Yes...

Here's a picture. Green, yellow, sleeveless and yellow pants. Horrendous.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 14, 2008 9:27 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Those were fun!

I made sure I went to Sox/A's games so I could see the unis!

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 14, 2008 12:47 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Maybe these?

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 14, 2008 9:27 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I got 'em above.

Not sure why your image link didn't work.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 14, 2008 9:31 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

How about these?

Imagine being Boog Powell -- 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, a member of that 1971 Orioles team -- and having to wear that all-orange monstrosity.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 14, 2008 9:34 AM CDT   0 recs

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"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 14, 2008 9:38 AM CDT   0 recs

CAUTION - Jersey May Shrink Head

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"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 14, 2008 9:41 AM CDT   0 recs

ROTFLMAO.

Caption of the day. Well done.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 14, 2008 9:43 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Not MLB

but had to share this horror for hockey's St Louis Blues:

Kinda sorta an oaky afterbirth.

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2008 9:46 AM CDT   0 recs

What is that?

A pajama top? That's horrific.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 14, 2008 9:54 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

"My eyes! The goggles do nothing!"

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Apr 14, 2008 9:49 AM CDT   0 recs

I think Al has refered to these as the Ronald McDonald Pirates uni's....

..I mean really, who came up with that and said... "yes, that is a great new look!"

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on Apr 14, 2008 10:52 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Again, I will state

The unis are a tribute to Pittsburgh's late mayor. Also, red was in the color scheme of the Bucs uniforms back in the 40's. Give them a break on these.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 14, 2008 12:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

They could have made a tribute...

... that wasn't ugly.

Yes, red was in the color scheme of the 1940's Pirates uni's:

A little more understated, wouldn't you say?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 14, 2008 12:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Too understated

To the point it looks like somebody put a red sox in the laundry rather than it being by design.

by Arbusto on Apr 14, 2008 1:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'll wear this in the HOF

Photobucket

"I lost it in the sun"

by Bump Bailey on Apr 14, 2008 9:51 AM CDT   0 recs

Cubs need new road unis

It's as simple as that.

by MDBNIU on Apr 14, 2008 9:51 AM CDT   0 recs

I AGREE

Everytime I see those gray jerseys they look, like the Cubs are a part of some work release program, those blue softball jerseys they wear definetly have to go....I hate to say it but I really can't stand that walking bear logo that is on it, to me it makes it look like the jerseys are for 10 year old kids

"We Are Not Fair Weather But Foul Weather Fans, Brothers In Arms In Streets and The Stands." -Eddie Vedder, Someday We'll Go All The Way

by ryanbrixenivy on Apr 14, 2008 10:29 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Why?

The gray look is classic.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 14, 2008 9:53 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I agree, Al

The road grays look good. Much better than the blue softball jersey.

by bjs on Apr 14, 2008 9:59 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Turn Ahead The Clock

Back in the day when Sportscenter was actually good..

"I lost it in the sun"

by Bump Bailey on Apr 14, 2008 10:04 AM CDT   0 recs

One more time...

When Sportscenter was good....

"I lost it in the sun"

by Bump Bailey on Apr 14, 2008 10:07 AM CDT   0 recs

Last try...

When SportsCenter was good..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8KZwf9_VI

"I lost it in the sun"

by Bump Bailey on Apr 14, 2008 10:13 AM CDT   0 recs

Great find.

Thank God the Cubs didn't participate in that stupid gimmick.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Apr 14, 2008 10:25 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Although I wasted 4 minutes of my lunch hour...

...It was fun to watch old Brant Brown homer in the turn ahead the clock unis. I still have his autograph from an Iowa Cubs game. I wonder what it's worth now.

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Apr 14, 2008 12:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Brant Brown

I felt bad for him when he dropped that fly ball in'98.....

"I lost it in the sun"

by Bump Bailey on Apr 14, 2008 12:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey, Tampa Bay actually got it right.

In the future, they ARE called the "Rays"!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Apr 14, 2008 10:14 AM CDT   0 recs

Last one.

In the future, the Diamondbacks are being strangled by their own logo.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Apr 14, 2008 10:20 AM CDT   0 recs

For those who cannot view the above Angelfire images...

... here they are:

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 14, 2008 11:54 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks, Al!

Preview was deceptive.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Apr 14, 2008 8:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

OT: Construction worker's attempt to curse the Yankees unearthed

It was discovered on Friday that a Bronx construction worker tried to curse the Yankees last summer by entombing a David Ortiz Red Sox jersey in the concrete at the new Yankee Stadium.

A jackhammer crew worked for five hours on Saturday to locate the jersey, which was buried about two feet down.

NY Post article

NY Yankees' Press Conference

NOTE: This was a replica jersey, not an authentic. DUH, you can't do this with a replica, bro!

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Apr 14, 2008 10:25 AM CDT   0 recs

I forgot to add the ESPN coverage of the story

ESPN video

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Apr 14, 2008 10:34 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The guy who did this made a big mistake.

He blabbed about it too early. If he had waited till everything was finished, they'd probably never have found it.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 14, 2008 1:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

True, but then nobody would believe it was buried there

unless he took pictures of the concrete being poured over the jersey. He's getting his 15 minutes of fame.

Now, if the Yankees were to never win a WS again, he could tell his grandkids...

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Apr 14, 2008 1:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

In the forties

Hugh Hefner apparently owned the Braves, Cardinals, and Dodgers. All games were to be played in cigar lounges at 2am.

Kinda sorta an oaky afterbirth.

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2008 10:37 AM CDT   0 recs

Absolutely awful

The cammo unis the Padres insist on wearing on Sundays. I understand the sentiment behind them but c'mon, this is the BEST you can do?

by AlabamaCubFan on Apr 14, 2008 10:46 AM CDT   0 recs

beat me to it

A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou

by NIUcubbie on Apr 14, 2008 10:48 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The reason behind the Padres wearing these absolves them from any wrong doing here IMO....

...although they are tough on the eyes.

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on Apr 14, 2008 10:50 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey I'm with you on the reasoning behind them

But they are really, really awful. Astros "Sunset" awful.

by AlabamaCubFan on Apr 14, 2008 11:00 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I always thougt San Diego was a NAVY town...

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Apr 14, 2008 12:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Beware, the Pads are trying to come up with a uni

to honor the Navy. Yes, the camos are terrible. But the new version, as pictured elsewhere are somewhat better. Not by much, but better. However, if you say anything bad about the uniforms, you are considered......well, you are 'not supporting the troops.'

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 14, 2008 12:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I was in the Navy..

and support our troops and all, but man, please don't wear those...

"I lost it in the sun"

by Bump Bailey on Apr 14, 2008 1:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Please tell me..

that uni wasn't used in a game!

"I lost it in the sun"

by Bump Bailey on Apr 14, 2008 12:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

No...

Just me having fun with photoshop on my lunch break.

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Apr 14, 2008 2:36 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Apr 14, 2008 10:50 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Apr 14, 2008 11:00 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

These are MUCH better

than the camo ones above. The road unis however (no pic, they're used now) are atrocious. It's like someone thought, "Guys, here's an idea. For the road uniforms, let's take the home whites...and urinate on them. Brilliant!"

Kinda sorta an oaky afterbirth.

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 14, 2008 12:38 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

With out a doubt those are the worst (road unis)

I cringe when I think of them. The Padres specialties seem to be bad uniforms and low payroll. Watching Maddux pitch in one makes me sick.

"It makes sense it really does" -Lou on Soriano hitting 3-4-5

by TheRamZamDLEE on Apr 14, 2008 1:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Another camouflage uni

honoring a branch of the military.

San Diego has a vast military population. From what I understand, at every Sunday home game, an entire section is donated so that recruits can enjoy a game. During the middle of the one of early innings (4th?), they play one of the anthems of the Armed Forces and all the recruits stand at attention, as do the rest of the fans in great appreciation and gratitude.

Being a military brat, I can appreciate the Padres' efforts to honor these soldiers. They are the true heroes.

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Apr 14, 2008 2:11 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

They do indeed

set aside tickets, and, once upon a time, I was one of those recruits. Nevertheless, these uni's are horrid.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 14, 2008 8:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That's right, hang your head in shame

You deserve to be ashamed of yourself for wearing that uniform. You're lucky the uniform doesn't have a number on the front so I can't identify you or I'd call you out by name.

by Rev Gunia on Apr 14, 2008 3:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The Royals

uniforms yesterday were terrible if anyone saw them yesterday.

This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).

by mrcubsfan on Apr 14, 2008 11:06 AM CDT   0 recs

Yikes..

Photobucket

"I lost it in the sun"

by Bump Bailey on Apr 14, 2008 11:17 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Not terrible...

Change the shade of blue on the writing and the sleeves/hat (make it white even) and it's pretty good.

by Arbusto on Apr 14, 2008 11:22 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I respectfully and completely...

...disagree. was at the Twins @ Royals this Sunday and Saturday. Saturday the Royals gave away 20,000 Billy Butler replica jerseys (looks like the real thing, sans the "FSN" logo on the back top). They are "brining back" the powder blues, and I think they look fantastic!

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 14, 2008 11:55 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The funny thing is that

I would love some of these jerseys to own and have on the wall at the very least just because how ridiculous they are or wear them as a joke.

"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth

by TkGoUWGB on Apr 14, 2008 11:16 AM CDT   0 recs

My vote

Worst current uniforms:
1. The Pirates' red jerseys
2. The Rockies' black sleeveless vests with black sleeves
3. The Padres' entire collection
4. The Royals' powder blue jerseys with white pants (all powder blue OK)
5. The Braves' Sunday red jerseys

My favorites (I'm a traditionalist):
1. Yankees' and Cubs' pinstripes
2. Dodgers' whites
3. Braves' whites

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Apr 14, 2008 1:52 PM CDT   0 recs