The Green Meanie Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 One thing I've been wondering about recently is quirkiness in using a Captain's C in other sports (namely basketball and baseball.) I really like the tradation of using both the C and A in hockey, but I've been wanting to know what is the significance of using it in these other sports? Why do these sports use them? Has it ever appeared in football? Here's a couple of pictures I've found while looking around, post your own: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColeJ Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 j-cut wears (wore) the C for vandy...and while on the subject, don't ever use google image search for jay cutler pics, unless you're specific enough to add "vanderbilt" to the search as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VandyDelphia Mike Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 true enough Cole ... but then there might be some fans of male bodybuilders in the audience. The warning's legit, though.Anyway ... staying on topic ... NCAA Baseball Champions | 2014, 2019 facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Former Cubs slugger, Sammy SosaRed Sox captain, Jason Varitek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domi28 Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Syracuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGivens87 Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Vincent Brown wore the "C" for the Pats in 1994 Vincent Brown '94 A large cheese pizza, just for me.New England's source for soccer newsAnd hey, I made it to ESPN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheeseHusker Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Last year Nebraska introduced a "C" patch for captains, which goes where the "N" patch normally does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illinirox1 Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 It looks like the Iowa State player chasing him has one too. Put Your Hands up For Detroit (our lovely city) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Joe Smith and Michael Redd of the Bucks have been wearing captain C's this yearin the 03-04 season, Desmond Mason wore a C (as did Redd), though last year they didn't use a C A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProvidenceRI Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Red Sox captain, Jason Varitek It really bothers me that the "C" is not the same font as the "RED SOX".And it looks better on the sleeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mingjai Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 For some reason, it seems to me that the Dallas Cowboys gave their captain a "C" on his shoulder, because I vaguely remember Danny White having one. Maybe a Cowboys fan can verify for me.On a side note, the Georgia Bulldogs have captain C's as well: Visit my store on REDBUBBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Helix- Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 What's the point of captains in football? Wouldn't it always be the quarterback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mingjai Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 What's the point of captains in football? Wouldn't it always be the quarterback? While captains in football are often the QB, it may not always be true.But as to your first question, I'm also having a hard time understanding the point of a captain wearing a "C" in sports outside of hockey. In hockey, I know that the captain has special privileges in addressing the referees (as do the alternates when the captain isn't on the ice). In practice, you see the refs in hockey conferring with the captains all the time--in fact, they conference with the captains as much as they conference with the coaches. The C's and A's help the refs identify who to talk to in a sport in which players always seem to be coming and going because substitutions are on the fly.In basketball, baseball, and football, the referees interaction with the captains is less pronounced, either by rule or by practice. While the captains do serve important leadership roles in these sports, that role doesn't seem to require use of a "C" to reinforce that leadership role on the team. Visit my store on REDBUBBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 about the Cowboys using C's at one time, I have an old Drew Pearson card showing his C clearly. there's that annoying problem with the scanner I have being broken or otherwise I'd use it, but heh. A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyHorse Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 How about this pic of Drew Pearson... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beesharps Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I know that hockey is not the focus of this thread, but it seemed appropriate enough to display one "C"-related quirk from yesteryear(s) :As near as I can tell, the Wings were the only team in recent memory (if the 50's and 70's is recent) to have their C's and A's on the other shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCHitman Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I took notice of this on Monday while watching the Royals-Tigers game.Tigers win!! Owner of Kalamazoo Tech Kobras (Nat'l College Fant. Assc. Basketball, Football, and Hockey) 2006-07 NCFAB National Champions2006 NCFAF Midwest Conf. ChampionsRochester Patriots (Major League Hockey - AHL Fantasy League) 2005-06 Neilson Cup ChampsDetroit Black Panthers (Xtreme Hockey League) 2005-06 Yzerman Conference ChampsSheldon Motorsports (TRAC) - #20 Guinness Chevy & #21 UPS Chevy #44 Syracuse University ChevyCommissioner ofMLH (Major League Hockey, an AHL Fantasy League)TRAC (Team Racing Auto Circuit, NASCAR) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmm Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Keith Hernandez with the C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Last year Nebraska introduced a "C" patch for captains, which goes where the "N" patch normally does. Now thats a cool idea. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Red Sox captain, Jason Varitek It really bothers me that the "C" is not the same font as the "RED SOX".And it looks better on the sleeve. You're right. It's great to be young and a Giant! - Larry Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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