Response Marketing: Is it Halloween? These Uniforms Beg to Differ
Is it Halloween? These Uniforms Beg to Differ
With the recent celebration of Halloween, there has not been a more opportune time to explore the sports world's most appealing and appalling uniforms. Since I first began constructing this blog, it seems as though others have come before me and have now dabbled into this unchartered territory with several sports networks and online publications releasing lists of their own. Below, you will find some of the ugliest, wackiest, and unimaginable uniforms to ever hit the sports world. Some rules of thumb: unfortunately mustard yellow and brown will never be an ideal candidate for team and/or uniform colors (sorry Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Pirates, Vancouver Canucks), pants are not made to be worn during hockey games, and conversely, shorts are never to be worn in professional baseball. Denim is made to be worn socially not athletically, let the pioneers wear the 'pioneer hats,' and leave camouflage to our soldiers.
The "Not So Good"
San Diego Padres, 2003
"The Camouflage"
Nortorious for some poor uniform and color choices in the past, the San Diego Padres sported camouflage jerseys in honor of the U.S. armed foces during the 2003 MLB season. This choice was a little better than their vintage brown and yellow uniform years earlier.
(AP/espn.go.com)
Hartford Whalers, 1982
"The Infamous Pants"
A short-lived fad over the course of the 1982-83 season, the full-length hockey pants were worn by the Hartford Whalers and Philadelphia Flyers, but were quickly replaced by the end of the year.
(itsarinklife.com)
Kentucky Wildcats, 1996
"The Denim Look"
Kentucky Wildcats grew national attention after having a successful '96 season concluding with an NCAA Championship run. Despite their on-court success, the Wildcats were most notable for sporting a faded denim uniform--a concept developed by Converse.
(ukwildcatsblog.com)
Houston Astros, 1977
"The Ugly Stripes"
Combining the colors of Orange, Red, and Yellow in a rainbow pattern, the Houston Astros' jersey were dubbed nicknames like "Rainbow Guts," "Creamsicle," and "Spaceball." You know it's time to change uniforms after these nicknames.
(espn.go.com)
Dis-Honorable Mentions:
Pittsburgh Pirates (1999) Alternate Uniform and Cleveland Browns (1964) Home Jersey
The "Ugly"
Denver Broncos, 2009
"AFL Throwbacks"
Celebrating the AFL's 50th Anniversary, the Denver Broncos wore arguably one of the ugliest jerseys to ever be worn on an NFL field. A bright yellow top with brown lettering combined with brown pants and vertically-striped socks had Broncos fans wanting to throw away the throwbacks.
(sports.yahoo.com)
Chicago White Sox, 1976
"The Softball Shorts"
The only MLB team to ever expose their knees in uniform and now we all know why. This 1976 softball-inspired jersey was short-lived but the atrocity has been a conversation piece since its introduction.
(Getty Images/NYDailyNews.com)
Vancouver Canucks, 1970s
"The Flying V"
Leave the name to The Mighty Ducks. This V just isn't working. Is it a coincidence most of the ugliest jerseys feature brown, orange, and mustard (puke) yellow? To sum it all up in one letter, V. This infamous jersey was comprised of a V-shape over the shoulders, almost resembling a cape.
(ampsportsduo.blogspot.com
Pittsburgh Pirates, 1979
"Those Hats"
What were they thinking? Those hats must have been too tight and were cutting off brain function.
(SI.com)
The "Trendiest"
Oregon Ducks, 2007
"Green and Yell-O"
The Oregon Ducks and Nike seem to continually introduce fashion-forward jerseys. Sporting their bright yellow and dark green uniforms from 2006-2008, the Ducks made a name for themselves on the NCAA football turf.
California Redwoods, 2009
"Lime Green Fighting Machine"
In its inaugural season, the UFL has released rather vibrant jerseys that are actually appealing to the eye, as depicted by the California Redwoods' lime green, baby blue, and white tops. It's a shame the UFL is doomed to become the next XFL.
Las Vegas Outlaws, 2001.
Rod Smart aka "He Hate Me"
Speaking of the WWE's XFL, who could ever forget Rod Smart aka "He Hate Me" for the Las Vegas Outlaws? The XFL last just one year in 2001.
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The "Not So Good"
San Diego Padres, 2003
"The Camouflage"
Nortorious for some poor uniform and color choices in the past, the San Diego Padres sported camouflage jerseys in honor of the U.S. armed foces during the 2003 MLB season. This choice was a little better than their vintage brown and yellow uniform years earlier.
(AP/espn.go.com)
Hartford Whalers, 1982
"The Infamous Pants"
A short-lived fad over the course of the 1982-83 season, the full-length hockey pants were worn by the Hartford Whalers and Philadelphia Flyers, but were quickly replaced by the end of the year.
(itsarinklife.com)
Kentucky Wildcats, 1996
"The Denim Look"
Kentucky Wildcats grew national attention after having a successful '96 season concluding with an NCAA Championship run. Despite their on-court success, the Wildcats were most notable for sporting a faded denim uniform--a concept developed by Converse.
(ukwildcatsblog.com)
Houston Astros, 1977
"The Ugly Stripes"
Combining the colors of Orange, Red, and Yellow in a rainbow pattern, the Houston Astros' jersey were dubbed nicknames like "Rainbow Guts," "Creamsicle," and "Spaceball." You know it's time to change uniforms after these nicknames.
(espn.go.com)
Dis-Honorable Mentions:
Pittsburgh Pirates (1999) Alternate Uniform and Cleveland Browns (1964) Home Jersey
The "Ugly"
Denver Broncos, 2009
"AFL Throwbacks"
Celebrating the AFL's 50th Anniversary, the Denver Broncos wore arguably one of the ugliest jerseys to ever be worn on an NFL field. A bright yellow top with brown lettering combined with brown pants and vertically-striped socks had Broncos fans wanting to throw away the throwbacks.
(sports.yahoo.com)
Chicago White Sox, 1976
"The Softball Shorts"
The only MLB team to ever expose their knees in uniform and now we all know why. This 1976 softball-inspired jersey was short-lived but the atrocity has been a conversation piece since its introduction.
(Getty Images/NYDailyNews.com)
Vancouver Canucks, 1970s
"The Flying V"
Leave the name to The Mighty Ducks. This V just isn't working. Is it a coincidence most of the ugliest jerseys feature brown, orange, and mustard (puke) yellow? To sum it all up in one letter, V. This infamous jersey was comprised of a V-shape over the shoulders, almost resembling a cape.
(ampsportsduo.blogspot.com
Pittsburgh Pirates, 1979
"Those Hats"
What were they thinking? Those hats must have been too tight and were cutting off brain function.
(SI.com)
The "Trendiest"
Oregon Ducks, 2007
"Green and Yell-O"
The Oregon Ducks and Nike seem to continually introduce fashion-forward jerseys. Sporting their bright yellow and dark green uniforms from 2006-2008, the Ducks made a name for themselves on the NCAA football turf.
California Redwoods, 2009
"Lime Green Fighting Machine"
In its inaugural season, the UFL has released rather vibrant jerseys that are actually appealing to the eye, as depicted by the California Redwoods' lime green, baby blue, and white tops. It's a shame the UFL is doomed to become the next XFL.
Las Vegas Outlaws, 2001.
Rod Smart aka "He Hate Me"
Speaking of the WWE's XFL, who could ever forget Rod Smart aka "He Hate Me" for the Las Vegas Outlaws? The XFL last just one year in 2001.
FOLLOW RESPONSE SPORTS ON TWITTER @ResponseSports TO KEEP UP WITH SPORTS BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND OTHER RELEVANT NEWS.