boardname Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Looks GREAT on the home whites, but awful on the road grays. This struck me while watching the game vs the Braves on ESPN today. I'm not sure why that is.. it just is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG70 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 One thing I noticed is the placement of the numbers on the back is as low as it was when it was accompanied by a player's surname. Thet should raise them a little higher if they're gong to go nameless.While I'm on the subject, isn't there a rule in the National League requiring all teams to put the names on the road jerseys? Did the Dodgers get a special waiver, or was the rule repealed? The (unofficial) NHL Uniform DatabaseThe WHA Uniform Database Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj32 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 The theory is that the rule died when the National League and American League offices were eliminated and everything was placed under the direction of the Commissioner's Office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Everything's getting a little too retro. Soon, the Yankees will go back to no numbers. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logos are cool Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 My understanding is that the removal of the names is to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1955 world championship, thus they got special permission. The names will be back next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 The Cubs are just doing it because Hollandsworth and Garciaparra are a bitch to stitch. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesCraven Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 The Cubs are doing it for the fans by request...and boost program and scorecard sales. "I better go take a long walk off a short pier or something."Some people on this bolard have told me to do just that.My "Ron Mexico" alias is "Jon Tobago". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj32 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 My understanding is that the removal of the names is to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1955 world championship, thus they got special permission. The names will be back next year. If that's the case, then they should bring back the "Dodgers" script and eliminate the white outlines and sleeve stripes on the roads (not to mention that ridiculous "LA" on the sleeves of the homes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 The Cubs are just doing it because Hollandsworth and Garciaparra are a bitch to stitch. If other teams can deal with Van Landingham, Hillenbrand, Spooneybarger and Stechschulte, those two are a piece of cake.At least they don't have to deal with Fuamatu-Ma'afala or Houshmandzadeh. Back-to-Back Fatal Forty Champion 2015 & 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 saw the Cubbies with no names vs the Giants on the news...looked good. A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB33 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 My understanding is that the removal of the names is to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1955 world championship, thus they got special permission. The names will be back next year. If that's the case, then they should bring back the "Dodgers" script and eliminate the white outlines and sleeve stripes on the roads (not to mention that ridiculous "LA" on the sleeves of the homes). Maybe while they're at it they can return home(Brooklyn) #CHOMPCHOMPCHOMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 The Cubs are doing it for the fans by request...and boost program and scorecard sales. I didn't request that. In fact, I thought people jsut wanted the red trim gone. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyWrench32 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 I absolutely hate it when teams drop the names from their jerseys. I believe that every team in the Big 4 and Division 1 NCAA sports should have names on the backs of their jerseys (yes, even the Yankees). This is one of the worst traditions in all of sports. I hate having to guess who players are when I don't get a name to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazberg Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 I think the Dodgers look awful; maybe the home unis would look decent but the roads need the names-all MLB teams do. I don't care if yer the Spankees, you're not so good that I should know who you are when I go to a game. Every team in the majors should be required to have the names on the roads, homes can be optional (but really only Yankees, Bosox, Giants, maybe Cubs should). As for other sports, I can live with Notre Dame and Penn State etc., since they're so rooted in tradition. That's the beauty of college football. Also lemme just add it bugs me when teams where their regular road/home unis in ST games....just kinda ruins the surprise for me or sumthin. They should stick to BP jerseys. charles-noerenberg.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMMF Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 I absolutely hate it when teams drop the names from their jerseys. I believe that every team in the Big 4 and Division 1 NCAA sports should have names on the backs of their jerseys (yes, even the Yankees). This is one of the worst traditions in all of sports. I hate having to guess who players are when I don't get a name to look at. Seriously? You can't tell who your starting 2B is or tell your point guard apart from your center without names? I don't think it's really that difficult. And how often, especially in baseball, can you even see their names? Most of the time the fielders are facing away from you so you couldnt be able to read them if you wanted to. And if you are sitting out in the field, then the batters name is unreadable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VandyDelphia Mike Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Nameless Cubbie (LaTroy Hawkins in case you were wondering)Nameless Dodger (not Ray Bourque, but Cody Ross)Nameless Dodger #2 (not Gary Sheffield, but Jose Valentin) NCAA Baseball Champions | 2014, 2019Â facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickV Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 As long as they are at it, they should all go back to wearing wool Flannels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Nameless Dodger #2 (not Gary Sheffield, but Jose Valentin) Definately need to raise up the number or make it bigger.When the pirates did this a few years back, they tried a bigger / higher number and I thought it was OK. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zer0dotcom Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 I like the location of the numbers, a size or so larger and it would be perfect. Easy to read and noticable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG70 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 When the pirates did this a few years back, they tried a bigger / higher number and I thought it was OK.The Pirates have traditionally worn a taller number than standard. Whereas most back numbers are 8" high, the Pirates wear 9" numbers. In the 1995 season, they wore 10" numbers on the nameless backs of the home jerseys. The (unofficial) NHL Uniform DatabaseThe WHA Uniform Database Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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