Few things are as inspiring and touching as Jim Valvano’s speech at the 1993 ESPYs. As any level of sports fan, you must remember it, or have seen it replayed. If not, watch now. We will wait. Jimmy V The speech motivates everyone who hears it, not the least
Month: November 2012
Eugene Emeralds Find Bigfoot in New Team Logos
Continuing what has been a very busy week in Minor League Baseball re-brandings, the Eugene Emeralds (San Diego Padres Single-A Northwest League) yesterday unveiled their new logos and colour scheme. The new look gives the Emeralds something they desperately needed, a true identity. Having used logos in the past that showed off
Aberdeen Ironbirds Update Identity for 2013
The Aberdeen Ironbirds, owned by the Brothers Ripken – Cal and Billy, the Single-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, unveiled their new primary logo yesterday, their first logo change in team history. According to Billy the new logo is combination of the old “Angry Orioles” logo of the late 1960s
Whitecaps Acknowledge Tigers with New Logos
The Single-A Midwest League affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, the West Michigan Whitecaps, unveiled two new logos on Wednesday which pay tribute to their parent Major League club. “I’m excited about these new logos, they strengthen the Whitecaps’ identity with the Detroit Tigers in a very literal way for our
Buffalo Bisons Go Retro With New Logo
The Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays and member of the International League, today released their new logo via their Facebook Fan page. Buffalo had recently changed their Major League affiliation from the Mets to the Jays and took the opportunity to re-brand themselves with their own
Navy Releases a Special Uniform for their 2012 Game Against Army
Navy will again wear special uniform’s for their biggest rivalry game, for the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy against Army, December 8th. The most striking element of the uniform is the gold stripe on the helmet. High in the back, down to the facemask in the front, Navy tells us this is to mimic the
Arizona Going “Red-Out” vs Arizona State – Wearing All Red
A first since 1980, the Arizona Wildcats will wear a red helmet as part of their “RedOut” promotion for their game against Arizona State Saturday. The Arizona football Twitter account tweeted a couple pics, including QB Matt Scott holding the helmet. The crowd is being encouraged to join the team
R-Phils All Over the Place with new name, logos, uniforms
The Reading Phillies, Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, unveiled their new name, logo, and uniforms at a fan event today at First Energy Stadium in Reading, Pa ending 46 seasons being known as the Phillies. Just a heads up that this identity is all over the place,
Brewers Look to Fans for their New YOUniform Design
The Milwaukee Brewers are getting their fans involved in a way we’ve yet to see in Major League Baseball. For one Spring Training game this coming season the Milwaukee Brewers will be wearing a uniform designed by one lucky fan. Yes, that’s right! You have the chance to get your
Phantoms Move Again, Tweak Logo, Ditch Purple
The Adirondack Phantoms are scheduled to move for the 2014 season and will keep their mascot and primary logo. The team name changes to reflect the change of location, though again to an “area” name, rather than the city of location. Originally an expansion team bought by the owners of
Maryland Reveals ‘Black Ops’ Uniforms For FSU Game
The Maryland Terrapins, continuing their drive to be the ‘Oregon of the East’ have announced yet another special uniform, this time in ‘Black Ops’ fashion for their upcoming game against Florida State. While the name is pure hokum, the new look seems to be comparatively clean and tasteful. Though, compared to some uniforms this
St Louis Cardinals Unveil New Alt Uniform, Red Caps on Road
The St. Louis Cardinals today are expected to announce they will be adding a new home alternate jersey as well as switching to red caps on the road for the 2013 season. The press conference is scheduled for 11am ET (10am CT) and will be streamed live on cardinals.com The