Just as they did last season the Chicago White Sox will be honouring the anniversary of a memorable season by wearing throwback uniforms in 2013.
While last year was in recognition of the 40th anniversary of the 1972 club, 2013 will pay tribute to the 30th anniversary of those one-year wonders back in 1983 (the team was a one-year wonder… the uniforms, unfortunately, lasted much longer).
A front view of the new White Sox alternate uniform for 2013
Starting in April and going all the way through until the end of September, the Chicago White Sox will wear their uniquely styled ’83 uniforms for every Sunday home game. Pant numbers and all.
A view of the back of the new White Sox alternate in 2013
From the graphics the club submitted to Major League Baseball it seems that the new uniforms will not feature the elastic waistband the original uniforms had, and also unlike the ’83 jerseys an MLB logo will be on the back above the player name. Bringing back the red shoes is also a nice touch.
We’ll have to wait and see if they go all out with a matching helmet, but they did so with their ’72 throwbacks last season, there’s no reason why they shouldn’t with this one.
The original Chicago White Sox uniforms from the 1983 season, note this version doesn’t use the belt like the 2013 will
Expect to see the new uniforms unveiled next weekend at the annual SoxFest fan convention.
UPDATE (1/24/13 5:13pm ET): The Chicago White Sox just tweeted out a photo of the actual uniform the club will wear, as we announced above it is indeed the 1983 uniforms AND an added bonus we didn’t know about before — comes with the 1983 All-Star Game patch on the sleeve. Nice work Chicago!
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Craig Michaels
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:14Nooooooooo!
ingmar66
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:17Shirt would have been even better, but not at all authentic, with front buttons. Always loved that hat. Makes me want to grow a handlebar moustache and drive a 18 wheeler big rig on Route 66 out of Chicago, right into the sunset.
Dayne Wills
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:18the numbers on the pants are awesome ha
John Holton
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:23The guy in the picture (the real one) is Floyd Bannister, but it's not from '83 (he was #24 that year).
SouthstanderRSM
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:25I have never been a fan of the numbers being anywhere other then the back of the jersey.
Aaron
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:32Although wouldn't be conforming by today's MLB standards, these are definitely classic in their own rights. Perhaps the Rays should continue their faux back theme with something like this.
SportsLogos.Net
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:35John, you're right -- on further inspection the pic is from 1986 but the uniforms were identical between the two seasons. Good eye.
Eric Minnich
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:40They bring back the shorts and I'll drive to Chicago for a game!
Pete Stein
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 12:28They definitely need to bring back those 70s pullovers.
Frank Fleming
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 12:35I knew they would do this
Frank Fleming
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 12:36Now one thing is wrong where is the 1983 ASG patch
mike
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 18:39Answered above
B. A. Smith
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 12:59I don't care what anyone says, I love these. I have this throwback hat even now. I like this alot.
Cesare Bellano
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 13:05Love, love, LOVE those unis!
11in '11
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 13:51They are so bad, they're good...kind of like the rainbow guts Astros. Glad it's just on Sunday home games!
Yannick Lévesque
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 14:37Soft ball team!
KDub
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 19:36SWEET. I didn't think they could top last year's 72 throwbacks. Too bad the Cubs don't do anything cool like this. Maybe they will be 83 games out by the All Star break...
Paul Pelkonen
Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 00:51Want. That. Hat.
Dan Wiener
Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 08:54Maybe they'll break out the Shorts too!
54321
Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 10:22I always loved the SOX font here, had a futuristic look that the 80's were so high on.
Phil C
Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 10:39Of course, as cheap as that orginazation is, I am sure that once again they will not be providing uniforms from the same era to the visiting clubs.
mnibeerparty
Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 21:37What will next year's throwback be? I don't know, just waiting for the Illinois Valley Votage uniforms.
Aaron
Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 22:14I'll take a gander and guess maybe the uniforms from 1987-90. They've already done the other uniforms over the years.
mnibeerparty
Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 22:22Maybe 1887 Saint Paul Saints unis?
Jay Boyle
Monday, January 21, 2013 at 19:19The batting helmets that the White Sox used with these uniforms from 1982-86 for home and road games were blue with a red brim and "SOX" in white letters, the same design as their road caps. There were no helmets that were blue with red brims that had white front panels with "SOX" in blue.