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Which Cubs jersey should I ask for?

Theriot_tiny by Trey2317 on

Well, I have a birthday coming up (Oct. 1), so I've decided to make the committment and ask for an authentic jersey for my birthday.

However, I wanted to get some input from the BCB community as to whom I should commit to on the back of the jersey.  Personally, I'm partial to asking for a road 1984 Cubs jersey with the big 23 on the back, since Ryno was my hero growing up.

I figure since there's no way Ryno can sign with another team, I can't be hurt with that jersey.  I'd feel bad wearing an authentic jersey of a guy who's no longer on the team in 1-2 years, so keep that in mind.

So, give me your suggestions - I'm open to whatever you want to throw my way, whether it's Theriot, Fontenot (I could probably fit into a game-used one of his) or Woody, just give me some ideas.

Gracias. 

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I agree

I’d go with one of the 4 retired numbers.

"Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance"

by MerlinDog on Aug 25, 2008 10:26 AM CDT   0 recs

I have a....

road Sandberg and a home Grace. I would be lost without them. Grace signed the jersey at the Cubs Convention, so that has been retired.

I am going for a Reed Johnson for a current guy.

Good Guys Wear Blue

by Cubskingdom on Aug 25, 2008 10:33 AM CDT   0 recs

I'd go with Sandberg

Like you said, you know he’s not going to be playing for anyone else.

"Dad gum right this games gonna be played under protest. . . I guarantee this is gonna be one protest that's upheld." --Hawk Harrelson, 6/24/07

by RynoHoF on Aug 25, 2008 10:36 AM CDT   0 recs

The Hawk... #8

But it would be ten times cooler if you got the #10 he wore as an Expo…

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 25, 2008 10:40 AM CDT   0 recs

If I had to pick from one of the retired numbers

it’d be Santo. I already have a replica Wood jersey.

You could always get a Piniella jersey. I’d bet that if we win it all, his number might get retired.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 10:56 AM CDT   0 recs

Go with one of the classics - Ryno all the way

You never know what’s gonna happen to any particular current player – I made the mistake of buying a Nomar jersey a few years back and now it’s an embarassment to wear it to the ballpark. The ‘84 road unis are terrific-looking, especially with the NL East Champs sleeve patch, and I think you can’t go wrong with Ryno.

I also do like drewishdrewid’s Piniella suggestion, especially since this is probably his last managerial job anywhere.

"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman

by hip2bsquare on Aug 25, 2008 10:59 AM CDT   0 recs

Lots of good choices

You can’t miss with one of the retired numbers or any historic Cubs figure for that matter. Of the current rosters my choices would be:
Woody- has been the only consistent face on the team for 10 years
Z- current contract expires when he is eligible for AARP
Soriano- as above
Soto- he will be around for a few years given his years of service
Lee/ Rami/ Dome- all solid choices
Anyone else is rolling the dice on their longterm future with the Cubs.

Way back... outta here!!!

by Chubby Hugs on Aug 25, 2008 11:00 AM CDT   0 recs

Interested in a used one, cheap?

Got a Mark Prior home jersey in the closet somewhere that I am willing to part with. :)

by JFCubFan on Aug 25, 2008 11:18 AM CDT   0 recs

No way, man.

Check the stitching in the shoulder – it’s ripped.

Yes, sir!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 25, 2008 11:26 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Good one Daver!

Cubs Win!! Cubs Win!

by Ihatethecards on Aug 25, 2008 1:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Is it repaired with part of a pitching towel? LOL

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by BigJohnAZ on Aug 25, 2008 1:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

'84 Ryno would be sweet

as would ’79 Sutter- in the bright blue…

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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 25, 2008 11:23 AM CDT   0 recs

they also sell Sandberg in the bright blue

but those jerseys are before my time as a Cubs fan – the ’84 ones are my first real memories of a Cubs team, which is why that sticks with me so much.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Aug 25, 2008 12:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Did Sandberg

ever wear the light blue though?

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Aug 25, 2008 2:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

No.

Cubs ditched the light blues after ‘81, Sandberg’s first season in Chicago was ’82. The Phillies did have light blue road jerseys when Ryno was with them in ’81, though.

"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman

by hip2bsquare on Aug 25, 2008 2:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

And in one of those light blue Philly road jerseys...

… Sandberg got his only hit as a Phillie — at Wrigley Field on September 27, 1981.

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by Al on Aug 25, 2008 3:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Why not get an authentic jersey with your name and favorite number on the back…?

…I really like Ryno, but I’m pretty sure he won’t go to the store in Peoria wearing a SalukiPete jersey anytime soon…

Just my .02

by salukipete on Aug 25, 2008 11:26 AM CDT   0 recs

It's completely uncool.............

…………..to put ones own name on the back of a pro sports jersey.

"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." ~ George Burns

by tville on Aug 25, 2008 11:42 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Why?

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Aug 25, 2008 11:56 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

because it drives fans insane

trying to figure out who the minor league player you’re pimping was, and when he played for the cubs.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 12:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Plus

mine would be BAKER. No thanks.

make/art

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 25, 2008 12:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Ha ha...

…that would get you some interesting heckles. “Hey, Baker, why don’t you go clog the bases?!”

FWIW, mine would be “Miller” – hey, Wade Miller could’ve made a great No. 5 starter last year!

Yes, sir!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 25, 2008 12:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Not to mention

How silly you feel when the guy behind you asks about said player…and you have to cough out that its your last name and “lucky” number.

by StevenABQ on Aug 25, 2008 2:11 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

if you see someone wearing a Wilholt jersey,

that’s my brother. number 11. my sister-in-law got it for his birthday.

by nathew on Aug 26, 2008 12:18 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Exactly.

“WHY” would one put ones name on a jersey? Unless one played for the Cubs, it makes no sense.

"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." ~ George Burns

by tville on Aug 25, 2008 12:20 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The only cool customized jersey I've seen

is one my dad bought for my brother. He’s a Sox fan so his said “W.S. CHAMPS” for the name and 05 for the number. Thought that was pretty cool.

make/art

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 25, 2008 12:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Putting your name on the back of a jersey

Is the equivalent of wearing a tshirt that has the band of the concert you are at on it. I would go with the ’69 santo or banks jersey, those are just classics

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by ryanbrixenivy on Aug 25, 2008 12:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm not sure

how “uncool” it is, but I would never do it. Part of the fun is being able to wear a jersey of your favorite player. I doubt I would get as many compliments/comments if my #31 Jenkins flannel said “Silva” on the back.

by StevenABQ on Aug 25, 2008 12:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Just for fun

it would be worth a laugh to get a jersey with “08” and “YOUR NAME” across the back. Just like the website jersey ads!

by jcg996 on Aug 25, 2008 2:41 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+1

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 10:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I have one...

My wife bought me a jersey with my name and No.1 on it as a Christmas gift a few years ago. The reason was that at my wedding, I got my two groomsmen customized jerseys with their names on it, but didn’t get one for myself. So she did.

I really don’t give a rip if it is “cool” or not. I don’t wear a jersey to be cool, I wear it to support the team that I root for. I truly don’t care if it bugs other fans. They should get a life. It’s my jersey, it can have my name on it.

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by Ross on Aug 25, 2008 7:11 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Went with Rami myself last Christmas.

I’ve just had an affinity for him ever since he came over in ‘03, and having played third base myself, really connected with him. And I figured, if he plays somewhere else before he retires, I’ll always remember him as a Cub.

make/art

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 25, 2008 11:32 AM CDT   0 recs

vintage ron santo

the 69 powder blue one, thats what im getting

by grathanial on Aug 25, 2008 11:51 AM CDT   0 recs

This one?

As long as it doesn’t have Kingman’s name on it…

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 25, 2008 11:54 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Ugh.

I hate those pajama tops!

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

by Al on Aug 25, 2008 1:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Those are the worst ever!!!

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by BigJohnAZ on Aug 25, 2008 1:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I Like 'Em!

In fact, during the next Crosstown Classic at Comiskular, they should have 1979 Uniform Day – Cubs wear the ones shown in the Kingman picture, and the White Sox wear the ones with the collars and untucked shirts.

"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl

by CaliCub on Aug 25, 2008 8:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow, would that be an ugly TV game to watch.

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

by Al on Aug 25, 2008 8:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yabbut...........

……….did Santo ever wear the powder blue jersey?

I don’t think so.

"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." ~ George Burns

by tville on Aug 25, 2008 3:39 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Nope.

They didn’t start wearing those till ’76. They were plain powder blue in ’76 and ’77 and added the pinstripes in ’78.

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

by Al on Aug 25, 2008 3:52 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

What about names on the back?

Did that come in ’78 as well?

"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." ~ George Burns

by tville on Aug 25, 2008 5:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I think so.

Not sure, though.

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

by Al on Aug 25, 2008 8:05 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

1979, My Sources Tell Me

At least as far as the road unis go. Names went on the backs of the home unis starting in 1993.

"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl

by CaliCub on Aug 25, 2008 8:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Along those lines

what was the reasoning for taking the names off for, I believe, ’05 and ’06?

make/art

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 26, 2008 11:20 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That was Crane Kenney's call.

He told me it was a mistake. He was going for “tradition” but discovered: people didn’t really want it, and also far fewer jerseys were sold. Who wants one with just “5” on it?

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

by Al on Aug 26, 2008 7:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Be different!

Go with a Doug Dascenzo or a Kevin Foster. But make sure its a Relif Pitcher Dascenzo jersey and not an outfield one.

by WashUBearCub on Aug 25, 2008 11:51 AM CDT   0 recs

Kevin Foster...

nice. Or Jim Bullinger.

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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 25, 2008 11:57 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I got one of those Dascenzo ones...

…for my son. It’s a jersey that Dascenzo actually wore in a game, and it fits my kid perfectly.

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 25, 2008 11:57 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He just turned two.

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 25, 2008 11:57 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

if i go that way...

it’d be a Matt Mieske jersey I think. At least he contributed in 98.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Aug 25, 2008 12:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Shawn Boskie

would be a great choice.

Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?

by Josh77 on Aug 25, 2008 12:10 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Robin Jennings

When Robin Jennings played for the Cubs I wanted to write him a letter asking for a jersey because my last name is Jennings and I thought it would be cool to have actual Jennings Jersey. I never wrote because I figured getting a letter from a grown man asking for a jersey would be a little wierd.

"Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance"

by MerlinDog on Aug 25, 2008 12:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Paul Assenmacher

For your information, the Supreme Court has roundly rejected prior restraint.

by Less is Walrond on Aug 26, 2008 8:53 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

you could always be the envy of all you see

and get a Neifi jersey.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 12:15 PM CDT   0 recs

YES

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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 25, 2008 12:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I just got the 84 Sandberg Jersey this year

The authentic one is the one with the 84 Eastern Division Champions Patch On it. You can get it without the patch for about 100 dollars cheaper I believe. The Jersey is awesome but it is pricey.

I also own a Woody Jersey and a Onedec jersey (formerly known as a Nomar Jersey). That is the only saving grace of the year or two when they went to no names on the home jersey. I thought I would be cool and buy the real thing. I can now recycle that 5 Jersey and maybe just maybe a really great Cub will come along and wear #5. I can at least wear it to games today when we are going against lefties….

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by TheRiot Police on Aug 25, 2008 12:15 PM CDT   0 recs

Mine is

a #16 with HUBBS on the back. Not sure how many of those are out there…

Moose

Hubbs!

by moose97 on Aug 25, 2008 12:19 PM CDT   0 recs

Very cool.

 I’d love to have a Ken Hubbs jersey. Did you have to have that made up special?

by bluekoolaide on Aug 25, 2008 1:49 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah

I got it done up by Wrigleyville Sports a few yeears ago.

In addition to that one, I’ve got a Suttcliffe blue jersey.

Moose

Hubbs!

by moose97 on Aug 25, 2008 10:41 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I got an authentic Lee gray road jersey

for my first Father’s Day. I figure that even if Lee ends up playing for another team, he’s still going to be a beloved Cub. (Plus, I like the #25. I used to wear it as a kid.) If you go with someone like Lee, Soriano, Zambrano or Ramirez, those guys are going to be remembered as Cubs for a long time after they’re no longer on the team. I remember people wearing Wayne Gretzky and Luc Robataille LA Kings jerseys while they were playing for other teams—no one thought those jerseys were out-of-date, they just said the guy wearing them was old-school cool. (Of course, Luc would come back to the Kings to finish his career.)

Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?

by Josh77 on Aug 25, 2008 12:24 PM CDT   0 recs

#31

I can’t see that they ever use it again and I bet the retire it for BOTH Maddux and
Fergie. Two for the price of one.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Aug 25, 2008 12:28 PM CDT   0 recs

Don't forget Kevin Foster

I can’t remember the last time he pitched a bad game.

by WashUBearCub on Aug 25, 2008 12:38 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He could swing the bat too...

…converted 3B, IIRC

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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 25, 2008 12:41 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Can't go wrong with

a Ryno authentic…but if I had to help with any of our current players, I would choose a DeRosa jersey. My son has a Big Z replica and I have a Wood and Fukudome replicas.

You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on Aug 25, 2008 12:39 PM CDT   0 recs

I just got the 69 road Banks jersey last week...

I debated on a Billy Williams and Ron Santo, but got this one dirt cheap.
Of modern players, I would probably get a Kerry Wood. He’s going to be a lifetime Cub.

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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 25, 2008 1:00 PM CDT   0 recs

My advice...

just get a plain, authentic, home blue-pinstripe jersey without a name.

Really, we’re all just rooting for laundry anyway (Carlin?) and no matter who’s name is on the back, your allegiance is to the logo on the front, right?

But if you absolutely need a name, then go with a retired legend. They’ll never switch teams on you rendering the jersey obsolete.

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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 25, 2008 1:05 PM CDT   0 recs

now there's a thought

that one will now be considered as well.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Aug 25, 2008 1:06 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Good point.

Less expensive that way, too.

"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman

by hip2bsquare on Aug 25, 2008 1:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The only personalized jersey I have is a Ryno '96 home

I agree that any of the retired jerseys would be a good pick-I’d also like a Jenkins or Buckner. Of the current Cubs, DeRo would probably be my first pick.

by bluekoolaide on Aug 25, 2008 1:52 PM CDT   0 recs

even a White-Sox

Santo?

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 2:11 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Crazy

I feel like I’m reading my own post. I just went through the same thing. Deciding I finally want an authentic Jersey for my Bday this week. I decided on a 1984 Sandberg jersey too… but I went with the home.

Great minds thing alike. Here is a decent deal on the road jersey: http://www.cubworld.com/product/RYNE1:AB05

Enjoy!

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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 25, 2008 1:57 PM CDT   0 recs

that's the one i've been eye-balling

i like the home one, too.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Aug 25, 2008 1:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs