Champion-ship Apparel

This 1964 Champion catalog is the latest addition to my uniform catalog library, and it’s a beauty. Let’s take a look-see, shall we?

• Coupla interesting things on this page, beginning with the unusual contrasting cap-sleeve panels on No. 36. Also love that No. 26 has “NW Sleeve Stripes,” because of course anyone . . . → Read More: Champion-ship Apparel

There’s No Service Like Wire Service, Vol. 2

Back in the summer of 2006, when this blog was less than two months old, I wrote an entry about the “White War” of 1967, in which the Washington Senators briefly wore white caps and white socks as a way of protesting and ridiculing the white shoes worn by the Kansas City A’s . . . → Read More: There’s No Service Like Wire Service, Vol. 2

Guess What Chips I Won’t Be Eating Today?

Have there ever been a worse helmet design match-up than last night’s Fiesta Bowl? Woof. Fortunately, the game featured a few uni-notable aspects:

• Boise State wore orange pants for the first time since the 2007 Fiesta Bowl. Although the pants had way too many gewgaws, I thought the basic white-over-orange look was . . . → Read More: Guess What Chips I Won’t Be Eating Today?

Monday Morning Uni Watch

Snow game for the ages yesterday in Buffalo. I’ve put together a bunch of good photos here — is that how winter football’s supposed to look or what? And check it out, Dallas Clark still went bare-handed, snow or no snow. Also: Take a close look at that Justin Snow photo shown above . . . → Read More: Monday Morning Uni Watch

Who Was Lamer: Phyllis George or Jayne Kennedy? Discuss.

Paul here. Today is Phil’s birthday, so I’ve given him 50¢ and sent him to the movies. There’s no way I can match his usual Sunday smorgasbord, but I think I’ve come up with something that’s appropriate for the last Sunday of the NFL regular season.

A few weeks ago, Jim Vilk posted . . . → Read More: Who Was Lamer: Phyllis George or Jayne Kennedy? Discuss.

Meet Mr. Hockey (Jersey)

By Phil Hecken

He’s been a member of Uni Watch for a long time. You have undoubtedly heard of his wonderful blog (if you don’t already have that bookmarked, you really should). He’s probably met a few of you at a Uni Watch gathering. But today we’re really going to meet the man . . . → Read More: Meet Mr. Hockey (Jersey)

Bucks vs. Ducks – A Rematch 52 Years In The Making

By Phil Hecken, with Larry Bodnovich and Michael Princip

Happy New Year, Uni Watch!

The first of January always is a great day for sports fans and uni watchers alike, as we are treated to a plethora of sporting events, including several Bowl games. Two big events of uni-note occur today: the Third . . . → Read More: Bucks vs. Ducks – A Rematch 52 Years In The Making