Uni Watch Blog Digest for the Week Ending July 14, 2023
Uni Watch Blog Digest for the Week Ending July 14, 2023
One-stop shopping for the past week of Uni Watch Blog content.
Hello! Here’s the rundown of the past week’s worth of content on the Uni Watch blog, just in case you missed anything.
Saturday, July 8
Phil and designer Matthew Drake explored some “What if…” MLB uni scenarios that Matthew refers to as the MLB Multiverse.
Sunday, July 9
Phil and designer Chris Diamond continued down the rabbit hole of solid-colored MLB uniform concepts.
Monday July 10
One of the big trends in the uni-verse these days is the way Big Uni routinely refers to a new tailoring template as a “chassis.” I have some thoughts about that.
Ohio State football appears to be hinting at a new grey alternate uniform for this season’s game against Michigan State.
The Texas Rangers have set a presumptive record for the most different belt designs worn by their All-Star players.
Tuesday, July 11
I took an in-depth look at all the uni-notable details from the MLB Home Run Derby.
The NFL’s Tennessee Titans announced the unveiling date for the new Houston Oilers throwbacks that they’ll be wearing this season.
Wednesday, July 12
MLB’s annual All-Star Game was, sadly, a dreary-looking spectacle.
Say it ain’t so: The Yankees, of all teams, have become the latest MLB club to add a sleeve advertisement.
Orange you glad: The Buccaneers have finally unveiled their creamsicle throwbacks!
Thursday, July 13
A subtle, overlooked uniform detail from the MLB All-Star uniforms could have major implications for the overall look of MLB next season.
The Denver Broncos have announced the unveiling date for their new alternate helmet.
Meanwhile, here on Substack, I published my deep dive on the Houston Oilers’ uniforms (which you probably saw already, but I’m including the link here just in case).
Friday, July 14
A reader had a very interesting rebuttal to my Monday piece about Big Uni’s use of the word “chassis.”
Uni Watch News Tickers
In addition to the articles I just linked to, we also had the Uni Watch News Ticker — our daily roundup of news items from across the uni-verse. Here are the Tickers for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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