But don’t get too comfy, ‘Stros fans. It actually began innocently, if regrettably, enough in 1998 with one game — in Seattle on July 18 between the Mariners and Kansas City Royals. The bright orange ones with Giants written in script at a 45-degree angle are pure traffic cones. Bottom line: The orange-and-black homies are top 10 material. The Mariners even brought it back in 2018. Hey, why mess with success, especially those classic whites — the royal blue hat with the "KC" logo and the "Royals" script across the jersey front? Chicago White Sox (1976). Bottom line: It’s very difficult to screw up orange and black, and with assistance from that lovable cartoon bird, the O’s have worn them well over the years. If you thought that the Steelers' bumble bee alternate jerseys... 3. Similar kudos to the primary logo, which hasn’t changed in 40 years. You probably won’t see the most controversial logo in MLB history on Tribe caps or jerseys again. Outside of New England perhaps, how can one not appreciate the interlocking "NY" insignia, the most recognizable in all of pro sports? Whaddya say we burn them at a public bonfire like the Broncos did with their hideous vertically striped socks decades ago?
Bottom line: From the Colt .45s smoking gun (No. Follow him on Twitter @PhilHecken. Some fans no doubt are insulted, offended and angry that we seeded their teams’ uniforms so low or that the jerseys they proudly wear or display on their wall were eliminated from our bracket quicker than a spouse would toss them from the closet.
3), outfielder Andrew Benintendi (No. Not even George Clooney would have looked stylish in these -- so what chance did Boog Powell, Jim Bibby and Duane Kuiper stand?
The Cardinals “Birds on Bat” logo is so ubiquitous, so iconic, you’d think they’d worn it forever, and they pretty much have (from 1922 to the present), except for 1956. Then there was that gradient snakeskin effect on the shoulders, which made it look as though the players had been doused with blood, not Gatorade. Sorry. But somehow, those original uniforms seemed to fit in as part of that era’s style. Are you ready to be exposed to some really bad designs? Would you believe the Red Sox even have red socks?
9), third baseman Kris Bryant (No. Bottom line: The White Sox have tried everything from rad (red pinstripes) to ridiculous (short pants and pajama tops) in their fluxed-up history. For some reason, in 1956, the Cardinals went with just the word “Cardinals” on the front of their jerseys.
Related: Most Expensive Baseball Cards Ever Sold. Granted, there are far better colors to build around, but this one is way too obvious. Don’t mess with uniformity, Texas. 7. The Best and Worst MLB Uniforms. Too much black and not enough red. The team was almost as bad as those alternative unis, losing 83 games and finishing fifth in the AL West. 17). 18).
Top 20 jerseys: Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (No. Truth be told, those ’76 uniforms may be bad, but the 1983 shirts that say “Sox” across the front in white letters against a blue background are far worse than the mock Beer League unis that incensed Chris Sale. Really bad. I mean, it’s not like any of today’s uniforms compare with these, the 10 worst of all time. Inexplicably, the franchise got sucked into the black hole and lost its identity for a while. It’s too much, and there’s no consistent identity.
Sporting News' uniform contributor Phil Hecken analyzes the worst National League uniforms of all time. You know, the one paired with the yucky powder blues. Yankee pinstripes are at the top of the list, head of the heap, king of the hill. Very unique. According to online retailer Fanatics, his No. Most uniforms look good these days, so a low seeding does not mean they are ugly, just that they aren’t quite as sharp and good looking as some others. Truth be told, those ’76 uniforms may be bad, but the 1983 shirts that say “Sox” across the front in white letters against a blue background are far worse than the mock Beer League unis that incensed Chris Sale. Bottom line: Seems that Texas is on the horns of a dilemma. The result is a bolder, fluorescent-like look that has South Beach written all over it. 4 overall). By our count, only eight uniform changes have been in that span — and that includes the switch from B (Brooklyn) to LA on the cap. Bottom line: Hey, look, a pro sports franchise that’s fiercely loyal to tradition. Cleveland gonna Cleveland. Unfortunately, it just looked dirty. 1982-86 White Sox: The White Sox theme during this period was "Winning Ugly." And the ridiculously cool hat with the halo ring around the top of it. As for that so-called Walking Bear on the sleeve, well, the poor thing looks like it has been lost for 108 years. So few fans attend Marlins games, they need to be reminded who’s on the field, apparently. 3. 1). The idea was to figuratively transport the Kingdome to 2027, the 50th anniversary of Mariners baseball. By the last cha-ching, it had moved past Aaron Judge's jersey as the most popular one in the game. Road grays: B+. Major league uniforms have always been a puzzling commodity. It’s not a terrible set, which says a lot about how good their unis look (including their current set). You're in luck. These actually aren’t bad looking uniforms – they’d wear all three tops with white pants (home and road). Want more jersey power rankings? 6), first baseman-outfielder Cody Bellinger (No. My grades? That’s right. Unfortunately, every other top is awful. 16) third baseman Alex Bregman (No. Another thing, they haven’t worn their gray top in TWO years (with the exception of the 2014 All Star Game, when they were sort of *forced* to). The red/blue split (yes, they are playing in the capital, so red, white and blue should be prominent) has never really resolved itself to this day. 1972-74 Padres: Only a man who ran a fast-food hamburger empire could approve this design for his employees.
Not gray.
It’s actually one of those “so bad it’s good” – the Cubs even, to it in 2014 – when they honored Wrigley Field’s 100, Pinstripes on a road uniform are bad; pinstripes on a, Unfortunately, every other top is awful. Led by Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa, the White Sox won the AL West with 99 games in the W column.
But because the Mets were very successful in this uniform, fans will always rate it higher than it deserves. Here are among the worst sartorial selections. Purple and black don’t go together well, so they need to pick one and stick with it. Bottom line: Truth is, a few other uniform types might be preferred over these. Top 20 jerseys: Outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (No. Finally, in 1990, with the team about to move into a new ballpark, what they threw at the wall finally stuck — black and silver.
But don’t get too comfy, ‘Stros fans. It actually began innocently, if regrettably, enough in 1998 with one game — in Seattle on July 18 between the Mariners and Kansas City Royals. The bright orange ones with Giants written in script at a 45-degree angle are pure traffic cones. Bottom line: The orange-and-black homies are top 10 material. The Mariners even brought it back in 2018. Hey, why mess with success, especially those classic whites — the royal blue hat with the "KC" logo and the "Royals" script across the jersey front? Chicago White Sox (1976). Bottom line: It’s very difficult to screw up orange and black, and with assistance from that lovable cartoon bird, the O’s have worn them well over the years. If you thought that the Steelers' bumble bee alternate jerseys... 3. Similar kudos to the primary logo, which hasn’t changed in 40 years. You probably won’t see the most controversial logo in MLB history on Tribe caps or jerseys again. Outside of New England perhaps, how can one not appreciate the interlocking "NY" insignia, the most recognizable in all of pro sports? Whaddya say we burn them at a public bonfire like the Broncos did with their hideous vertically striped socks decades ago?
Bottom line: From the Colt .45s smoking gun (No. Follow him on Twitter @PhilHecken. Some fans no doubt are insulted, offended and angry that we seeded their teams’ uniforms so low or that the jerseys they proudly wear or display on their wall were eliminated from our bracket quicker than a spouse would toss them from the closet.
3), outfielder Andrew Benintendi (No. Not even George Clooney would have looked stylish in these -- so what chance did Boog Powell, Jim Bibby and Duane Kuiper stand?
The Cardinals “Birds on Bat” logo is so ubiquitous, so iconic, you’d think they’d worn it forever, and they pretty much have (from 1922 to the present), except for 1956. Then there was that gradient snakeskin effect on the shoulders, which made it look as though the players had been doused with blood, not Gatorade. Sorry. But somehow, those original uniforms seemed to fit in as part of that era’s style. Are you ready to be exposed to some really bad designs? Would you believe the Red Sox even have red socks?
9), third baseman Kris Bryant (No. Bottom line: The White Sox have tried everything from rad (red pinstripes) to ridiculous (short pants and pajama tops) in their fluxed-up history. For some reason, in 1956, the Cardinals went with just the word “Cardinals” on the front of their jerseys.
Related: Most Expensive Baseball Cards Ever Sold. Granted, there are far better colors to build around, but this one is way too obvious. Don’t mess with uniformity, Texas. 7. The Best and Worst MLB Uniforms. Too much black and not enough red. The team was almost as bad as those alternative unis, losing 83 games and finishing fifth in the AL West. 17). 18).
Top 20 jerseys: Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (No. Truth be told, those ’76 uniforms may be bad, but the 1983 shirts that say “Sox” across the front in white letters against a blue background are far worse than the mock Beer League unis that incensed Chris Sale. Really bad. I mean, it’s not like any of today’s uniforms compare with these, the 10 worst of all time. Inexplicably, the franchise got sucked into the black hole and lost its identity for a while. It’s too much, and there’s no consistent identity.
Sporting News' uniform contributor Phil Hecken analyzes the worst National League uniforms of all time. You know, the one paired with the yucky powder blues. Yankee pinstripes are at the top of the list, head of the heap, king of the hill. Very unique. According to online retailer Fanatics, his No. Most uniforms look good these days, so a low seeding does not mean they are ugly, just that they aren’t quite as sharp and good looking as some others. Truth be told, those ’76 uniforms may be bad, but the 1983 shirts that say “Sox” across the front in white letters against a blue background are far worse than the mock Beer League unis that incensed Chris Sale. Bottom line: Seems that Texas is on the horns of a dilemma. The result is a bolder, fluorescent-like look that has South Beach written all over it. 4 overall). By our count, only eight uniform changes have been in that span — and that includes the switch from B (Brooklyn) to LA on the cap. Bottom line: Hey, look, a pro sports franchise that’s fiercely loyal to tradition. Cleveland gonna Cleveland. Unfortunately, it just looked dirty. 1982-86 White Sox: The White Sox theme during this period was "Winning Ugly." And the ridiculously cool hat with the halo ring around the top of it. As for that so-called Walking Bear on the sleeve, well, the poor thing looks like it has been lost for 108 years. So few fans attend Marlins games, they need to be reminded who’s on the field, apparently. 3. 1). The idea was to figuratively transport the Kingdome to 2027, the 50th anniversary of Mariners baseball. By the last cha-ching, it had moved past Aaron Judge's jersey as the most popular one in the game. Road grays: B+. Major league uniforms have always been a puzzling commodity. It’s not a terrible set, which says a lot about how good their unis look (including their current set). You're in luck. These actually aren’t bad looking uniforms – they’d wear all three tops with white pants (home and road). Want more jersey power rankings? 6), first baseman-outfielder Cody Bellinger (No. My grades? That’s right. Unfortunately, every other top is awful. 16) third baseman Alex Bregman (No. Another thing, they haven’t worn their gray top in TWO years (with the exception of the 2014 All Star Game, when they were sort of *forced* to). The red/blue split (yes, they are playing in the capital, so red, white and blue should be prominent) has never really resolved itself to this day. 1972-74 Padres: Only a man who ran a fast-food hamburger empire could approve this design for his employees.
Not gray.
It’s actually one of those “so bad it’s good” – the Cubs even, to it in 2014 – when they honored Wrigley Field’s 100, Pinstripes on a road uniform are bad; pinstripes on a, Unfortunately, every other top is awful. Led by Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa, the White Sox won the AL West with 99 games in the W column.
But because the Mets were very successful in this uniform, fans will always rate it higher than it deserves. Here are among the worst sartorial selections. Purple and black don’t go together well, so they need to pick one and stick with it. Bottom line: Truth is, a few other uniform types might be preferred over these. Top 20 jerseys: Outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (No. Finally, in 1990, with the team about to move into a new ballpark, what they threw at the wall finally stuck — black and silver.
But don’t get too comfy, ‘Stros fans. It actually began innocently, if regrettably, enough in 1998 with one game — in Seattle on July 18 between the Mariners and Kansas City Royals. The bright orange ones with Giants written in script at a 45-degree angle are pure traffic cones. Bottom line: The orange-and-black homies are top 10 material. The Mariners even brought it back in 2018. Hey, why mess with success, especially those classic whites — the royal blue hat with the "KC" logo and the "Royals" script across the jersey front? Chicago White Sox (1976). Bottom line: It’s very difficult to screw up orange and black, and with assistance from that lovable cartoon bird, the O’s have worn them well over the years. If you thought that the Steelers' bumble bee alternate jerseys... 3. Similar kudos to the primary logo, which hasn’t changed in 40 years. You probably won’t see the most controversial logo in MLB history on Tribe caps or jerseys again. Outside of New England perhaps, how can one not appreciate the interlocking "NY" insignia, the most recognizable in all of pro sports? Whaddya say we burn them at a public bonfire like the Broncos did with their hideous vertically striped socks decades ago?
Bottom line: From the Colt .45s smoking gun (No. Follow him on Twitter @PhilHecken. Some fans no doubt are insulted, offended and angry that we seeded their teams’ uniforms so low or that the jerseys they proudly wear or display on their wall were eliminated from our bracket quicker than a spouse would toss them from the closet.
3), outfielder Andrew Benintendi (No. Not even George Clooney would have looked stylish in these -- so what chance did Boog Powell, Jim Bibby and Duane Kuiper stand?
The Cardinals “Birds on Bat” logo is so ubiquitous, so iconic, you’d think they’d worn it forever, and they pretty much have (from 1922 to the present), except for 1956. Then there was that gradient snakeskin effect on the shoulders, which made it look as though the players had been doused with blood, not Gatorade. Sorry. But somehow, those original uniforms seemed to fit in as part of that era’s style. Are you ready to be exposed to some really bad designs? Would you believe the Red Sox even have red socks?
9), third baseman Kris Bryant (No. Bottom line: The White Sox have tried everything from rad (red pinstripes) to ridiculous (short pants and pajama tops) in their fluxed-up history. For some reason, in 1956, the Cardinals went with just the word “Cardinals” on the front of their jerseys.
Related: Most Expensive Baseball Cards Ever Sold. Granted, there are far better colors to build around, but this one is way too obvious. Don’t mess with uniformity, Texas. 7. The Best and Worst MLB Uniforms. Too much black and not enough red. The team was almost as bad as those alternative unis, losing 83 games and finishing fifth in the AL West. 17). 18).
Top 20 jerseys: Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (No. Truth be told, those ’76 uniforms may be bad, but the 1983 shirts that say “Sox” across the front in white letters against a blue background are far worse than the mock Beer League unis that incensed Chris Sale. Really bad. I mean, it’s not like any of today’s uniforms compare with these, the 10 worst of all time. Inexplicably, the franchise got sucked into the black hole and lost its identity for a while. It’s too much, and there’s no consistent identity.
Sporting News' uniform contributor Phil Hecken analyzes the worst National League uniforms of all time. You know, the one paired with the yucky powder blues. Yankee pinstripes are at the top of the list, head of the heap, king of the hill. Very unique. According to online retailer Fanatics, his No. Most uniforms look good these days, so a low seeding does not mean they are ugly, just that they aren’t quite as sharp and good looking as some others. Truth be told, those ’76 uniforms may be bad, but the 1983 shirts that say “Sox” across the front in white letters against a blue background are far worse than the mock Beer League unis that incensed Chris Sale. Bottom line: Seems that Texas is on the horns of a dilemma. The result is a bolder, fluorescent-like look that has South Beach written all over it. 4 overall). By our count, only eight uniform changes have been in that span — and that includes the switch from B (Brooklyn) to LA on the cap. Bottom line: Hey, look, a pro sports franchise that’s fiercely loyal to tradition. Cleveland gonna Cleveland. Unfortunately, it just looked dirty. 1982-86 White Sox: The White Sox theme during this period was "Winning Ugly." And the ridiculously cool hat with the halo ring around the top of it. As for that so-called Walking Bear on the sleeve, well, the poor thing looks like it has been lost for 108 years. So few fans attend Marlins games, they need to be reminded who’s on the field, apparently. 3. 1). The idea was to figuratively transport the Kingdome to 2027, the 50th anniversary of Mariners baseball. By the last cha-ching, it had moved past Aaron Judge's jersey as the most popular one in the game. Road grays: B+. Major league uniforms have always been a puzzling commodity. It’s not a terrible set, which says a lot about how good their unis look (including their current set). You're in luck. These actually aren’t bad looking uniforms – they’d wear all three tops with white pants (home and road). Want more jersey power rankings? 6), first baseman-outfielder Cody Bellinger (No. My grades? That’s right. Unfortunately, every other top is awful. 16) third baseman Alex Bregman (No. Another thing, they haven’t worn their gray top in TWO years (with the exception of the 2014 All Star Game, when they were sort of *forced* to). The red/blue split (yes, they are playing in the capital, so red, white and blue should be prominent) has never really resolved itself to this day. 1972-74 Padres: Only a man who ran a fast-food hamburger empire could approve this design for his employees.
Not gray.
It’s actually one of those “so bad it’s good” – the Cubs even, to it in 2014 – when they honored Wrigley Field’s 100, Pinstripes on a road uniform are bad; pinstripes on a, Unfortunately, every other top is awful. Led by Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa, the White Sox won the AL West with 99 games in the W column.
But because the Mets were very successful in this uniform, fans will always rate it higher than it deserves. Here are among the worst sartorial selections. Purple and black don’t go together well, so they need to pick one and stick with it. Bottom line: Truth is, a few other uniform types might be preferred over these. Top 20 jerseys: Outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (No. Finally, in 1990, with the team about to move into a new ballpark, what they threw at the wall finally stuck — black and silver.
Luckily, in 1992, the team came back to its senses and returned to a look that paid tribute to the team’s earlier years. But racing stripes on pinstripes, not to mention pullovers with belts, just isn’t a good look. So, to spice things up, they wear ‘gold’ alternates, two different blue alternates, throwbacks, and even Negro League tributes. Like the Texas weather, your wardrobe is known to blow hot and cold. Fortunately, the Reds came to in 2007, when they showed their true color again. The San Diego Padres go back and forth attempting to outdo the ugliness of their preceding game wear. In 1962, the Astros entered the league as the Houston Colt .45s with one of the coolest logos and uniforms ever seen. Chris Sale had a point. Here we rank the uniforms of all 30 MLB teams, counting down from the worst to the best.. 30. Easy. Seattle Mariners' Turn Ahead The Clock Uniforms: 1998; 2018. 2), outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (No. See, the state flag is one-third red, one-third white and one-third blue. It’s kinda strange to see "Miami" across the home whites, though. The orange jersey was actually worn with orange sanitaries, and looked pretty good. Oh, well. Others should be retired.
But don’t get too comfy, ‘Stros fans. It actually began innocently, if regrettably, enough in 1998 with one game — in Seattle on July 18 between the Mariners and Kansas City Royals. The bright orange ones with Giants written in script at a 45-degree angle are pure traffic cones. Bottom line: The orange-and-black homies are top 10 material. The Mariners even brought it back in 2018. Hey, why mess with success, especially those classic whites — the royal blue hat with the "KC" logo and the "Royals" script across the jersey front? Chicago White Sox (1976). Bottom line: It’s very difficult to screw up orange and black, and with assistance from that lovable cartoon bird, the O’s have worn them well over the years. If you thought that the Steelers' bumble bee alternate jerseys... 3. Similar kudos to the primary logo, which hasn’t changed in 40 years. You probably won’t see the most controversial logo in MLB history on Tribe caps or jerseys again. Outside of New England perhaps, how can one not appreciate the interlocking "NY" insignia, the most recognizable in all of pro sports? Whaddya say we burn them at a public bonfire like the Broncos did with their hideous vertically striped socks decades ago?
Bottom line: From the Colt .45s smoking gun (No. Follow him on Twitter @PhilHecken. Some fans no doubt are insulted, offended and angry that we seeded their teams’ uniforms so low or that the jerseys they proudly wear or display on their wall were eliminated from our bracket quicker than a spouse would toss them from the closet.
3), outfielder Andrew Benintendi (No. Not even George Clooney would have looked stylish in these -- so what chance did Boog Powell, Jim Bibby and Duane Kuiper stand?
The Cardinals “Birds on Bat” logo is so ubiquitous, so iconic, you’d think they’d worn it forever, and they pretty much have (from 1922 to the present), except for 1956. Then there was that gradient snakeskin effect on the shoulders, which made it look as though the players had been doused with blood, not Gatorade. Sorry. But somehow, those original uniforms seemed to fit in as part of that era’s style. Are you ready to be exposed to some really bad designs? Would you believe the Red Sox even have red socks?
9), third baseman Kris Bryant (No. Bottom line: The White Sox have tried everything from rad (red pinstripes) to ridiculous (short pants and pajama tops) in their fluxed-up history. For some reason, in 1956, the Cardinals went with just the word “Cardinals” on the front of their jerseys.
Related: Most Expensive Baseball Cards Ever Sold. Granted, there are far better colors to build around, but this one is way too obvious. Don’t mess with uniformity, Texas. 7. The Best and Worst MLB Uniforms. Too much black and not enough red. The team was almost as bad as those alternative unis, losing 83 games and finishing fifth in the AL West. 17). 18).
Top 20 jerseys: Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (No. Truth be told, those ’76 uniforms may be bad, but the 1983 shirts that say “Sox” across the front in white letters against a blue background are far worse than the mock Beer League unis that incensed Chris Sale. Really bad. I mean, it’s not like any of today’s uniforms compare with these, the 10 worst of all time. Inexplicably, the franchise got sucked into the black hole and lost its identity for a while. It’s too much, and there’s no consistent identity.
Sporting News' uniform contributor Phil Hecken analyzes the worst National League uniforms of all time. You know, the one paired with the yucky powder blues. Yankee pinstripes are at the top of the list, head of the heap, king of the hill. Very unique. According to online retailer Fanatics, his No. Most uniforms look good these days, so a low seeding does not mean they are ugly, just that they aren’t quite as sharp and good looking as some others. Truth be told, those ’76 uniforms may be bad, but the 1983 shirts that say “Sox” across the front in white letters against a blue background are far worse than the mock Beer League unis that incensed Chris Sale. Bottom line: Seems that Texas is on the horns of a dilemma. The result is a bolder, fluorescent-like look that has South Beach written all over it. 4 overall). By our count, only eight uniform changes have been in that span — and that includes the switch from B (Brooklyn) to LA on the cap. Bottom line: Hey, look, a pro sports franchise that’s fiercely loyal to tradition. Cleveland gonna Cleveland. Unfortunately, it just looked dirty. 1982-86 White Sox: The White Sox theme during this period was "Winning Ugly." And the ridiculously cool hat with the halo ring around the top of it. As for that so-called Walking Bear on the sleeve, well, the poor thing looks like it has been lost for 108 years. So few fans attend Marlins games, they need to be reminded who’s on the field, apparently. 3. 1). The idea was to figuratively transport the Kingdome to 2027, the 50th anniversary of Mariners baseball. By the last cha-ching, it had moved past Aaron Judge's jersey as the most popular one in the game. Road grays: B+. Major league uniforms have always been a puzzling commodity. It’s not a terrible set, which says a lot about how good their unis look (including their current set). You're in luck. These actually aren’t bad looking uniforms – they’d wear all three tops with white pants (home and road). Want more jersey power rankings? 6), first baseman-outfielder Cody Bellinger (No. My grades? That’s right. Unfortunately, every other top is awful. 16) third baseman Alex Bregman (No. Another thing, they haven’t worn their gray top in TWO years (with the exception of the 2014 All Star Game, when they were sort of *forced* to). The red/blue split (yes, they are playing in the capital, so red, white and blue should be prominent) has never really resolved itself to this day. 1972-74 Padres: Only a man who ran a fast-food hamburger empire could approve this design for his employees.
Not gray.
It’s actually one of those “so bad it’s good” – the Cubs even, to it in 2014 – when they honored Wrigley Field’s 100, Pinstripes on a road uniform are bad; pinstripes on a, Unfortunately, every other top is awful. Led by Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa, the White Sox won the AL West with 99 games in the W column.
But because the Mets were very successful in this uniform, fans will always rate it higher than it deserves. Here are among the worst sartorial selections. Purple and black don’t go together well, so they need to pick one and stick with it. Bottom line: Truth is, a few other uniform types might be preferred over these. Top 20 jerseys: Outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (No. Finally, in 1990, with the team about to move into a new ballpark, what they threw at the wall finally stuck — black and silver.