Pickle Things Are Happening: The Story Behind the Portland Pickles
The first time marketing entrepreneur Alan Miller heard the name of the collegiate summer level Portland Pickles, a team he now co-owns with former Seattle Seahawks punter Jon Ryan (among others), he was not too sure about it. “When I originally heard it,” he said, “it was a little bit
Beloit Snappers commit to changing name in 2021
There’s a lot we don’t know about what affiliated Minor League Baseball will look like in 2021, but we do know what baseball in Beloit, Wisconsin, will NOT look like next year: The Class A Oakland A’s affiliate will ditch the name that it has used since 1995. The Beloit
Torch Creative Rebrands The Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Earlier this year, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers unveiled new uniforms that harken back to their win in Super Bowl XXXVII, as well as a brand new pewter alternate. And though that resonated with a large portion of the fanbase – as well as NFL fans as a whole – it
Baseball Players Wearing Gold Ribbons, Wristbands Saturday
Why are Major League Baseball players wearing gold ribbons? All MLB ballplayers and umpires will be wearing gold (or yellow) ribbons and wristbands across the league for all games played on Saturday, September 5, 2020. These special yellow ribbons and gold wristbands are being worn for MLB’s Childhood Cancer Awareness
Twenty-Six Logos Unveiled for 2028 LA Olympics, Paralympics
There will be twenty-six, yes twenty-six, different primary logos for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. I mean, at this point just add two more so you could match the year. But why, oh why would they release 26 different logos for the games? Because “no
Boston College Eagles Reveal New Red Bandana Alternate Uniforms
The Boston College football program will continue its annual tradition of honoring former lacrosse player Welles Crowther by wearing its Red Bandana alternate uniform this fall. But rather than simply adding paisley to their accessories, the Eagles recently unveiled a brand new look where the pattern is far more prominent.
Iowa State Cyclones To Wear Jack Trice Uniform Patch
In an act of solidarity against racism and discrimination, the Iowa State football program announced on Tuesday it will wear a symbolic Jack Trice patch on its football uniforms this fall. The first black athlete in Cyclones history, Trice tragically died from injuries suffered during a game at Minnesota on
Return of the Pinstripes! Charlotte Hornets Unveil New Uniforms
I think we all can agree, the year 2020 has been just horrible. Historically bad. “You think you got it rough, kid? I lived through 2020!”, you’ll tell some no-good whippersnapper in 30 years. But in terms of new uniform releases, this year’s been one of the best (eh, except
Saint Peter’s Peacocks Unveil New Athletic Branding
As part of a department-wide rebranding around one of the nation’s most unique mascots, the Saint Peter’s Peacocks recently unveiled a new primary logo, typeface and spirit marks. “This is an exciting day for our student-athletes, coaches, staff, alumni and fans,” athletic director Rachelle Paul said in a statement. “Together,
Jackie Robinson Day 2020, All Players Wearing #42 and Patches Today
Typically held each season on April 15th, the anniversary of his Major League debut in 1947, Jackie Robinson Day will instead be marked across the league on August 28th during the 2020 Major League Baseball season. As part of the annual celebration, all players on all teams will wear Jackie’s
Boston College Eagles To Bring Back 1984 Throwback Road Uniforms
Boston College hired former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley this offseason to resurrect a program that has reached double-digit wins just two times in the last 35 seasons. So, in an effort to return the Eagles to their glory days, Hafley reintroduced the road version of their 1984 throwback uniforms
National Junior College Athletic Association Updates Logo
When the National Junior College Athletic Association resumes competition next year, it will do so with an updated logo that was unveiled on Tuesday afternoon. “The NJCAA brand is the first impression of the association and the visual identity for two-year collegiate athletics in the United States,” NJCAA vice president