Royals Insider Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Don?t be surprised if your beloved powder-blue Royals uniforms make a brief comeback sometime in 2007.Yes, the Royals have discussed the possibility of bringing back the powder blues for one night ? to be honest, the Royals always talk about the powder blues.The Royals revisit the idea often because they know full well there?s a coalition of Royals fans out there begging for the powder blues. They hear from them all the time. That?s why the Royals wheeled out the powder-blue T-shirts a few years back.But bringing back the powder-blue uniforms, even if for one night, is a bit more complicated.For one thing, to be historically accurate, the powder blues would have to make their return on the road. That begs the question: Is it really worth it, in terms of impact, to bring them back on the road?True, the Royals could just ignore the historical aspect and bring back the powder blues at home for their fans to see up close.But there are even a few hurdles for that. For example, does the opponent wear its home uniforms? Or can you get away with two teams wearing their road uniforms in the same game?That?s something Major League Baseball will have to decide.Also on the subject of uniforms, the Royals have set the date to wear their Monarchs uniforms ? July 1 against the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox will wear the uniforms of the 1945 Chicago American Giants.The Kansas City Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Jim Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 For example, does the opponent wear its home uniforms? Or can you get away with two teams wearing their road uniforms in the same game? Didn't someone post a picture here a couple of weeks ago with both teams wearing dark alternates? I think it was in the Oakland A's black jersey thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardname Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I couldn't be the only one who thought this was going to be Chargers-related, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBM Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 For example, does the opponent wear its home uniforms? Or can you get away with two teams wearing their road uniforms in the same game? Didn't someone post a picture here a couple of weeks ago with both teams wearing dark alternates? I think it was in the Oakland A's black jersey thread.Yeah, if that's acceptable (and it was the Royals, to boot) I don't see why one team wearing light blue and the other in gray would be a problem (how about against the Yankees? Invoke those great battles from the late 70s). Make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallWonk Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 For one thing, to be historically accurate, the powder blues would have to make their return on the road. That begs the question: Is it really worth it, in terms of impact, to bring them back on the road?Perhaps soon, people in Kansas City will have access to this new technology known as "television" on the coasts. The kids are calling it "the TV" for short, and it's all the rage here. This miraculous new technology allows people to view distant events live and in full color -- all from the comfort of their own homes! With this space-age device, sports fans can watch their home teams play on the road in far-away cities, and the latest television boxes -- "sets" or "screens" to those in the know -- allow viewers to see the difference between such modern colors as light gray and powder blue. For the first time, fans can see the uniforms their favorite players wear on the road, with their own eyes. After the TV comes to Kansas City, being a Royals fan will never be the same!Seriously, from that statement one wonders how the geniuses that run the Royals think fans even know about the old powder blue uniforms in the first place. "But we only ever wore them on the road -- how did people in Kansas City see the powder blues?"EDIT: Do I need to add that my sarcasm, derision, and ridicule is aimed at the team execs who seem to think that Royals fans are not capable of seeing or appreciating powder blue road uniforms, not at the fans or the people of KC? If I do, consider it added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedawg22 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I couldn't be the only one who thought this was going to be Chargers-related, right?Nope. oh ,my god ,i strong recommend you to have a visit on the website ,or if i'm the president ,i would have an barceque with the anthor of the articel . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 The Royals revisit the idea often because they know full well there?s a coalition of Royals fans out there begging for the powder blues. They hear from them all the time. That?s why the Royals wheeled out the powder-blue T-shirts a few years back.How many is a coalition of Royals fans? 327? Averaging 17,000/game, I think it has to do more with nostalgia, that on who actually goes through the gate. But seriously, if they wear then at home, just play CWS, MIN or CLE, as they can wear considerdably darker tops and they are divisional opponents. Wear them at Busch for the STL series as they were worn in the 1985 Series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 For one thing, to be historically accurate, the powder blues would have to make their return on the road. That begs the question: Is it really worth it, in terms of impact, to bring them back on the road?Perhaps soon, people in Kansas City will have access to this new technology known as "television" on the coasts. The kids are calling it "the TV" for short, and it's all the rage here. This miraculous new technology allows people to view distant events live and in full color -- all from the comfort of their own homes! With this space-age device, sports fans can watch their home teams play on the road in far-away cities, and the latest television boxes -- "sets" or "screens" to those in the know -- allow viewers to see the difference between such modern colors as light gray and powder blue. For the first time, fans can see the uniforms their favorite players wear on the road, with their own eyes. After the TV comes to Kansas City, being a Royals fan will never be the same!Seriously, from that statement one wonders how the geniuses that run the Royals think fans even know about the old powder blue uniforms in the first place. "But we only ever wore them on the road -- how did people in Kansas City see the powder blues?"Wow! That contraption seems cool. Could you tell me where I could purchase one of those telythingamajigs at? I think it'd be neat to have one. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Y'know, KC is really the only baseball team that could get away with this, in my eyes. Otherwise, the powder-blue era was an abomination. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio  POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdon the jayhawk Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 For one thing, to be historically accurate, the powder blues would have to make their return on the road. That begs the question: Is it really worth it, in terms of impact, to bring them back on the road?Perhaps soon, people in Kansas City will have access to this new technology known as "television" on the coasts. The kids are calling it "the TV" for short, and it's all the rage here. This miraculous new technology allows people to view distant events live and in full color -- all from the comfort of their own homes! With this space-age device, sports fans can watch their home teams play on the road in far-away cities, and the latest television boxes -- "sets" or "screens" to those in the know -- allow viewers to see the difference between such modern colors as light gray and powder blue. For the first time, fans can see the uniforms their favorite players wear on the road, with their own eyes. After the TV comes to Kansas City, being a Royals fan will never be the same!Seriously, from that statement one wonders how the geniuses that run the Royals think fans even know about the old powder blue uniforms in the first place. "But we only ever wore them on the road -- how did people in Kansas City see the powder blues?"The irony of this reply, the Royals Television Network spans across six, yes six, states making it the largest network in baseball. Whether people are actually tuning in...that's a different story. But yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPenix Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I couldn't be the only one who thought this was going to be Chargers-related, right?Nope. I was as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mingjai Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I thought this thread was going to be about how that same technology that renders horizontal striping impossible makes it impossible for uniform manufacturers to create powder blue baseball uniforms.It guess not. Anyway, I think the Royals wouldn't look bad in powder blue again--it couldn't be worse than black. Visit my store on REDBUBBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Boy Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Perhaps soon, people in Kansas City will have access to this new technology known as "television" on the coasts. The kids are calling it "the TV" for short, and it's all the rage here. This miraculous new technology allows people to view distant events live and in full color -- all from the comfort of their own homes!A moving picture box? Please!! That's nothing but a fad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Y'know, KC is really the only baseball team that could get away with this, in my eyes. Otherwise, the powder-blue era was an abomination. You are correct, sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommytimp Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Y'know, KC is really the only baseball team that could get away with this, in my eyes. Otherwise, the powder-blue era was an abomination.I liked the Phillies zip-ups...And yeah, Chargers here too. "The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that it's hard to verify their authenticity."--Abraham Lincoln Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edensker Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Y'know, KC is really the only baseball team that could get away with this, in my eyes. Otherwise, the powder-blue era was an abomination.I agree, except that I would include the Royals as well. I couldn't stand the powder blues back in the old days, and I remember well the joy that I felt when they were dumped by the various teams that wore them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M59 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 That people can be nostalgic for the sight of grown men running around in light blue shirts and pants shows that people can be nostalgic for...anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBear Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Perhaps soon, people in Kansas City will have access to this new technology known as "television" on the coasts. The kids are calling it "the TV" for short, and it's all the rage here. This miraculous new technology allows people to view distant events live and in full color -- all from the comfort of their own homes! With this space-age device, sports fans can watch their home teams play on the road in far-away cities, and the latest television boxes -- "sets" or "screens" to those in the know -- allow viewers to see the difference between such modern colors as light gray and powder blue. For the first time, fans can see the uniforms their favorite players wear on the road, with their own eyes. After the TV comes to Kansas City, being a Royals fan will never be the same!I find your ideas interesting, and I should like to subscribe to your newsletter.Seriously, all KC would have to do is run the powder blues at home on a night when the opponent wears a dark jersey. Contrast enough. (Or maybe get the A's to wear their Fort Knox Gold!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Clemente Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 What if they just had a powder blue home alternate, even if they wore their regular home white pants? I think that could work.--Roger "Time?" Clemente. Follow me on Twitter if you care: @Animal_Clans.My opinion may or may not be the same as yours. The choice is up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royals Insider Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 Exactly. The UNC looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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