The Washington Football Team will wear a uniform patch this season to honor late halfback/flanker Bobby Mitchell, who died in April at age 84. Mitchell, the first black player in franchise history, had his number retired in June, joining late quarterback Sammy Baugh, who wore No. 33, as the only
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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
Raiders Add Uniform Patch For Inaugural Season In Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Raiders held their first practice at Allegiant Stadium on Friday afternoon, at which time they revealed the uniform patch they’ll wear to commemorate the first season in their brand new, state-of-the-art home. This marks the second consecutive season in which the Raiders will wear a patch on
Baseball Players Celebrating Negro Leagues with Patch Sunday
What is the patch baseball players are wearing Sunday? All Major League Baseball teams and players will wear a red and white patch featuring the blue silhouette of a baseball player on their jerseys on Sunday, August 16, 2020. This patch is being worn in recognition of the 100th anniversary
Miami Dolphins To Wear Patch In Honor Of Legendary Coach Don Shula
The Miami Dolphins announced on Thursday the team will wear a patch during the upcoming season in honor of legendary head coach Don Shula, who passed away in May at age 90. The hexagonal patch will feature Shula’s last name and “347” to indicate his all-time wins, which are the
NCAA To Allow Social Justice Statements On Uniforms
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Thursday morning approved a rule that will allow student-athletes in all sports to wear patches on their uniforms or alter their nameplates for commemorative and memorial purposes or to promote social justice causes. The previous rules did not allow for or address the
Wisconsin Badgers’ Uniforms To Include Black “W” On University Crest
When they return to action, the Wisconsin Badgers will wear a modified version of the university crest on their athletic uniforms to show solidarity with black and other underrepresented communities, school officials announced on Wednesday afternoon. “I have previously stated my commitment to taking meaningful steps involving issues of diversity
Ohio State Basketball To Wear Patch In Honor Of John Havlicek
The Ohio State men’s basketball team will wear a jersey patch during Wednesday’s season opener against Cincinnati in honor of John Havlicek, who passed away in April at age 79. A native of Martins Ferry, Ohio, Havlicek averaged 14.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per game over three seasons in Columbus
Wisconsin Badgers Add ‘4Moore’ Patch in Honor of Family of Assistant Coach
The Wisconsin men’s basketball team will honor the late wife and daughter of assistant coach Howard Moore — who were tragically killed in a car accident last spring — by wearing a special uniform patch and shooting shirts with the phrase “Do Moore, Be Moore, 4 Moore” this season. Moore,
Should the Cardinals honor Oscar Taveras with a patch?
The St. Louis Cardinals announced this weekend that they will wear a patch bearing the initials OT to memorialize Oscar Taveras, who died in an automobile accident in the Dominican Republic late last year along with his girlfriend, Edilia Arvelo. The patch will not feature Taveras’s uniform number, 18, because Taveras’s
Orioles Wearing Earl Weaver Memorial Patch
The Baltimore Orioles began wearing a memorial patch to honor their departed former manager, Earl Weaver last Saturday. The have announced they will wear them throughout the season. At Ed Smith Stadium, the Orioles had a moment of silence for the manager, who died last month at the age of
Lakers Add Jerry Buss Memorial Patch
The Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled the patch that is being added to their jerseys, in order to honor their owner, Jerry Buss, who died Monday at the age of 80. The patch is simple, featuring the owner’s initials JB in yellow on a purple patch, outlines in black. The