Uni Watch Blog Digest for the Week Ending March 8, 2024
One-stop shopping for the past week of Uni Watch Blog content.
Hello! Here’s what’s been happening over on the Uni Watch Blog:
Saturday, March 2
The CEO of Fanatics defended the company against criticisms related to the current MLB/Nike fiasco.
A Uni Watch reader presented a redesign concept for the San Francisco Giants’ City Connect uniform.
Reader Greg Seher presented his latest batch of NHL redesign concepts.
Sunday, March 3
Here’s the first installment in a series of NBA redesign concepts.
In response to reader feedback, contributor Chris Diamond revisited his “What if all NFL ‘bird’ teams took the Eagles’ approach to their helmets?” concepts.
Greg Seher presented yet another batch of NHL redesign concepts.
Monday, March 4
The Dodgers have made some adjustments to their batting helmet logo.
Speaking of MLB headwear, the Rangers are adding All-Star Game cap patches this season.
Tuesday, March 5
Can’t make it up: All 120 minor league baseball teams will wear an Oatly-themed uniform this season.
Philadelphia Flyers players supported local high school hockey teams by wearing the local schools’ jerseys on their way to the arena for a game.
A brewery is insulting our intelligence by pretending that its new PWHL uni ad is striking a blow for women’s empowerment.
Wednesday, March 6
The Oatly-themed minor league uniforms have leaked.
Over in the NFL, it looks like the Lions’ new uniforms will be unveiled in late April.
Thursday, March 7
Four teams in the UFL — that’s the new league formed from the XFL/USFL merger — revealed their new uniforms.
The Texas Rangers unveiled the gold-trimmed championship uniform that they’ll wear to open the season.
Friday, March 8
Here’s something I’ve never seen before: a player whose NOB includes “Jr.” — with a lowercase “r.”
A video game leak indicates that MLB may be bringing back Postseason jersey patches — but not on the sleeve.
Here’s the second part of our 2024 UFL uniform preview.
The NBA has announced the location and logo for the 2027 All-Star Game.
And I hope you saw you my exclusive interview with a worker at MLB’s uniform factory here on Substack.
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 Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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That’s it for this week. Thanks for reading Uni Watch!
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