DustDevil61 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 While I'm at it, and while this certainly isn't the franchise's first uniform, but the New Orleans Hornets got it right the first time:I've said in the Hornets-to-Pelicans thread that teal can be seen as a variation of green, making the Hornets' colors a plausible twist on the Mardi Gras theme. Also, Teal/Purple was still prevalent and stayed true to the Hornets' traditional color scheme. Many uniform elements drew their inspiration from the Jazz, but the teal (along with the wordmarks and number font) set this set (including the yellow alternates) apart. The only thing I might put on those are arm stripes (matching the collar and side stripes).The change to their current (soon-to-be former) set was more lateral than down, but the Hornets could've looked great today had they stuck with their initial New Orleans set. http://i.imgur.com/Pyc5qRH.gifhttp://i.imgur.com/RDXvxFE.gif LED Sig Credits to packerfan21396 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chakfu Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I violently disagree with all three of these.I smell a troll.I'll vouch for the Bobcats; I thought those uniforms were pretty sharp. I remember them mentioning that it was in reference to the racing culture so it seemed like it was, well, built for speed.Bobcats are unique in getting it right the first time and wrong every time since! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Adelaide Crows...granted, they keep mucking it up with sidepanels they don't need, but whoever decided on the tricolor hoops should be knighted. Or at least never have to pay for beer again.Blues A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W. Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I can probably just say pretty much every franchise in the NHL had a great franchise-defining look as their inaugural uniforms. In fact there's very few I can think of that have actually significantly improved on that initial uniform, outside of maybe the Vancouver Canucks and Dallas Stars.I disagree. See the Blackhawks and Penguins. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (CHL - 2018 Orr Cup Champions) Chicago Rivermen (UBA/WBL - 2014, 2015, 2017 Intercontinental Cup Champions) King's Own Hexham FC (BIP - 2022 Saint's Cup Champions) Portland Explorers (EFL - Elite Bowl XIX Champions) Real San Diego (UPL) Red Bull Seattle (ULL - 2018, 2019, 2020 Gait Cup Champions) Vancouver Huskies (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelfourThibault Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 The original Blues uniform set gets a lot of love, as it should, because it was great. As awesome as it was, though, this is the best thing the Blues ever had, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColeJ Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 i disagree. this is the best the blues have ever looked, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 - Kansas City Royals (1969)Disagree. Their road uniforms from that year were pretty ugly:In fact, I don't think the Royals have ever gotten it quite right. I think they came the closest with this set:The only issues were that the drop shadows were black instead of gold and they used a block road wordmark instead of their lovely new "Kansas City" script. POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayne Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 BluesHe's wearing glasses! OMG that's awesome.i disagree. this is the best the blues have ever looked, imo.Yeeeerrrrp. Agreed. I'm Danny fkn Heatley, I play for myself. That's what fkn all stars do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleuet Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 BluesHe's wearing glasses! OMG that's awesome.i disagree. this is the best the blues have ever looked, imo.Yeeeerrrrp. Agreed.The glasses guy is Al Arbour if I am right.My vote for the older Blues unis.The very first NJ Devils (green and red) is, in my book, the very best first unis in NHL recent history. They brought different colors and interesting striping. I am one of the few who were sad they went to the current kit.QUICK NOTE: I see very few Reebok EDGE unis mentionned here. I am not surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 - Kansas City Royals (1969)Disagree. Their road uniforms from that year were pretty ugly:Oh, I disagree. I think that jersey's magnificent. Gorgeous script, and nothing looks better on a baseball uniform than soutache. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Mainly I don't like how that road script is arched instead of angled upwards like the home script. They did a much better job with the current uniforms. POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knox Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 A consistent, unique, and instantly-identifiable set. Fire kits get worse Every. Single. Year.Bring back the sleeve hoop!(Although I have to admit that changing the color of the wordmark on the home jersey was an improvement...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypower Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I know this isn't their first jersey but I like the blue and yellowAlso: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColeJ Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUICK NOTE: I see very few Reebok EDGE unis mentionned here. I am not surprised.that's probably because this is a thread about "teams that got it right the first time." and there are no NHL teams young enough that their "first time" was in a reebok edge sweater.i'd say right now is probably the best the bruins have ever looked... capitals too. and very possibly the thrashers/jets franchise.they weren't mentioned because they dont fit in this topic. it's not "teams that are currently wearing their best looks ever." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleuet Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Yeah, you're right.You know, they removed hem stripes to the Leafs for their first year. Amateur work.Now, they are not so bad.But, the real big bad bruins did not have shoulder patches. They looked awesome in 1979.PS I know, I'm old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColeJ Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 the bruins looked good in 79, but i think the current uniforms are more put together and polished. the black shoulders on the road having a lot to do with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonBlue Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'd probably say the Blue Jackets have improved. The CBJ Stars and Stripes logo was never good, and neither was trying to pretend that Blue Jackets were bees. I never minded them having a bee mascot, but it shouldn't have made it onto an alternate logo. "I did absolutely nothing and it was everything I thought it could be." -Peter Gibbons RIP Demitra #38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 It was a bad choice, muddying the meaning behind the logo. Was it supposed to be strictly a Civil War reference, or a play on "yellow jackets"? Dumb, dumb, dumb. About the only thing they could have done worse is if they also made the insect a Shawnee chief. C'mon, fellas. You missed maximum ambiguity! The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzaman7294 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I forgot how gorgeous Soldier Field used to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawalkingcorpse Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 THIS I hate the new Buccaneers logo. Pewter was boring in 97, even more boring now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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