The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros, both celebrating anniversary seasons (Texas 40th, Houston 50th) turned back the clock to 1986 last night in an Interleague Major League Baseball game at The Ballpark in Arlington. The 1986 season was a special one for the Houston Astros, not only did the team
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Houston Astros Wearing “Rainbow” Jerseys, Pics
The Houston Astros 50th anniversary celebrations continued tonight when they wore their “rainbow guts” uniforms. This version of the uniform, with orange cap and number on pants, was originally worn from the 1975-1979 seasons. Overall the Astros did a great job with these uniforms, matching orange helmets, no MLB logos
Three NL Teams in Throwbacks this weekend
This weekend will see three Major League Baseball teams take to the field wearing throwback uniforms. First up the Houston Astros will continue celebrating their 50th anniversary by wearing their infamous 1970s “rainbow guts” uniforms for tonight’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. This is the third of five different throwback
Camo Caps to be worn by all MLB Teams, Full Gallery Here
As part of their annual “Stars and Stripes” program, New Era and Major League Baseball has produced a cap for every Major League team featuring a camouflage-patterned logo. These special caps will be worn by all 30 clubs during the 2012 season on the following three dates: Monday, May 28th;
Astros Owner Gives Clues On New Look For 2013
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane dropped a few hints regarding what the new Astros uniforms will look like in 2013 and from those hints it sounds like we’re in for some blue and orange goodness. From the Houston Chronicle: “We’ll blend some of the new with the history of the
New MLB Uniforms… In-Action!
We are one week into the 2012 Major League Baseball season and have had a chance to see most of the new identities unveiled during the past season in-action. Here’s an in-game photo recap of what’s new for the season: Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles added a new home and
Logo Links Mar 13, 2012: Sabres Prototypes, Astros New Unis Update
Logo Links is a quick look at what’s taken place in the logo and uniform world over the past 24-hours, here are your logo links for Tuesday, March 13th, 2012: Buffalo Sabres “Buffaslug” Prototype Designs Kristopher Bazen, designer of the Buffalo Sabres infamous “buffaslug” logo has posted his other Buffalo Sabres logo
Logo Links Mar 12, 2012: Colts Firearm Returns; New Minor League Logo
Logo Links is a quick look at what’s taken place in the logo and uniform world over this past weekend, here are your logo links for Monday, March 12th, 2012: Astros Return Pistol to Colt .45 Throwbacks The Houston Astros announced on Friday that despite Major League Baseball’s disapproval, they will
Logo Links Mar 9, 2012: Nike NFL Uniforms, York Revolution Rebrand
Logo Links is a quick look at what’s taken place in the logo and uniform world over the past 24-hours, here are your logo links for Friday, March 9th, 2012: Nike to unveil new NFL uniforms on April 3rd The day most uniform fans out there have both been looking forward
Logo Links Mar 6, 2012: MLB Forbids Throwback, NBA Jersey Sponsors?
Logo Links is a quick look at what’s taken place in the logo and uniform world over the past 24-hours, here are your logo links for Tuesday, March 6, 2012: Houston Astros Oppose Removal of Colt from Colt .45s Throwbacks Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is opposed to a
The Name Game: A Look Back at (some of) Baseball’s Nickname Changes
This past Monday new Houston Astros owner Jim Crane put an end to the speculation by stating officially that the club would not be changing their name for 2013. Crane had earlier mentioned the team was considering a name change for their shift into the American League. “We received strong
An Astros Rebrand in 2013? History says, “Yes!”
The Houston Astros will be moving after the 2012 season; not from Houston or their stadium, but from their league, the National League, the league they’ve called home since their debut season 50 years ago in 1962. The Astros also have a new owner and their shift to the American