The Boston Red Sox will remember former player and longtime broadcaster Jerry Remy with a memorial patch on their jersey sleeves throughout the upcoming 2022 season. Remy played ten seasons with the California Angels and Red Sox from 1975 to 1984 before moving behind the mic, where he served as
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Kansas City Royals Add Jersey Patch Remembering Art Stewart
The Kansas City Royals are honouring longtime front-office employee Art Stewart with a memorial patch on their jersey sleeves in 2022. Stewart joined the Royals as a scout for their inaugural season in 1969, where he moved up the ranks to become the club’s scouting director in 1984, finally getting
New York Rangers Add a Memorial Patch for Rod Gilbert
The New York Rangers last night announced they would be wearing a memorial patch this season to honour the life of Hall of Famer Rod Gilbert. Gilbert, who died in August at the age of 80, spent his entire 18-year NHL career with the Rangers, scoring 1021 points and 406
Blackhaws Wear #35 Patch for Tony Esposito
The Chicago Blackhawks will wear a memorial patch in honour of Hall of Fame goaltender Tony Esposito who died last month at the age of 78. Esposito, the younger brother of fellow Hall of Famer Phil Esposito, manned the crease for the Black Hawks for fifteen seasons between 1969 and
White Sox Add “MR” Patch to Jersey Sleeves
Some of you tuning into a game this season may be wondering why the Chicago White Sox are wearing a “MR” patch on their jerseys in 2021. The White Sox added the commemorative patch featuring the initials “MR” scripted in white on a black oval in memory of Martyl Reinsdorf,
Oilers Honour Walter Gretzky, Canada’s Hockey Dad
“Canada’s Hockey Dad”, Walter Gretzky died this past Thursday. The father of National Hockey League legend Wayne Gretzky was 82 years old. A common sight at hockey arenas and charity events throughout Canada over the past 40 years, Walter was certainly the most visible “hockey dad” the game has ever
Cincinnati Reds to Wear #8 Patch in Memory of Joe Morgan
The Cincinnati Reds today announced they would be wearing a memorial patch in 2021 in memory of Hall of Famer and two-time National League MVP Award winner Joe Morgan. Cincinnati will wear a black circle with Morgan’s number 8 in white on the right sleeve of each of their jerseys
Bruins Add “TR24” Helmet Decal in Memory of Travis Roy
The Boston Bruins will be wearing a commemorative TR24 decal on the back of their helmets throughout the 2020-21 NHL season in memory of Travis Roy who died in October 2020. Roy, a hockey player with Boston University, became paralyzed after just 11 seconds into his first shift for the
Celtics Wear “TOMMY” Patch on Jerseys for 2020-21 Opener
The Boston Celtics debuted a special memorial patch on their green Icon jerseys for their 2020-2021 season opener last night against the Milwaukee Bucks. A black band which read “TOMMY” in white block lettering, the tribute was done so in honour of Tommy Heinsohn, a former Celtics player, coach, and
Umpires Add “DC” Patch for 2020 World Series
Major League Baseball umpires have added a “DC” patch on the sleeves of their jersey tops for the remainder of the 2020 World Series and presumably for the 2021 season as well. The patch is being worn in memory of former big league umpire Derryl Cousins who died last week
Arizona Cardinals Add #8 Patch to Jersey in Memory of Larry Wilson
The Arizona Cardinals have added a memorial patch on their jerseys to honour the life of former player Larry Wilson, who died last month at the age of 82. The patch shows Wilson’s number 8 in white on a black circle, it will be worn on the upper left corner
Canadiens Add Memorial Patch for Henri Richard
The Montreal Canadiens added a memorial patch to their sweaters last night to honour the memory of Henri Richard. Richard, who died late last week at the age of 84, spent twenty seasons with the Canadiens from 1955 through 1975 winning an incredible eleven Stanley Cups with the team during