The Cavaliers will celebrate the outstanding career of Frank Quayle in their game against Louisiana Tech. Special programs will have graphics from 1968, souvenir cups featuring Quayle will be available at concession stands, and the team will wear special throwbacks inspired by the 1968 uniforms. Nike created the throwbacks, with
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MLB Throws Back to the ’90s In Two Weekend Games
The 1990s. It’s quickly becoming the new “go-to” decade for throwbacks in sports leaving the retro trend of powder blues and elastic waistbands from the 1980s back where they belong (the ’80s). This weekend we will be seeing two more 1990s throwback games as the San Diego Padres and Arizona
Pics: Phillies and Reds Turn Back to 1991
The Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds turned the clock waaaaaaaaaay back to 1991 last night, reminding many of us that we’re so old that uniforms we remember “like yesterday” are considered throwback or retro. The Reds went with their pullovers and elastic-waist pants (but did not wear their original helmets,
Phillies – Reds to Throwback on Aug. 22
The Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds will be turning back the clock two decades on August 22nd when both clubs will be wearing uniforms from the 1991 season for their game at Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia will be wearing their maroon and white set, 1991 was the last season this
Pics: Houston Astros in 1994 Throwbacks
The Houston Astros threw back to the 1994 season last night, perhaps in hopes of having the 2012 season also prematurely ended. Astros players donned the navy blue-and-gold uniforms worn by the club from the 1994-1999 seasons, the team included a patch on the sleeve reading “Astrodome: The Original”, which
Cardinals Look Absolutely Beautiful in Last Night’s Throwbacks
The St. Louis Cardinals continued their 30th anniversary celebrations of their World Series victory over the Milwaukee Brewers last night by wearing their powder blue road uniforms from 1982. I wholeheartedly love the Cardinals in powder blue uniforms; something about their red matched up with that shade of blue as
Cards and Brewers Honour 30th Anniv. of ’82 World Series
The St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers noted the 30th anniversary of their meeting in the 1982 World Series today by wearing uniforms designed like those worn during that series. St. Louis even incorporated the memorial armband for former Cards player and manager Ken Boyer which they originally wore during
Pics: Padres-Mets Turn Clock Back to 1989
The San Diego Padres and New York Mets have turned the clock back to 1989 tonight in their game at San Diego’s Petco Park. San Diego went with the matching helmet, New York’s helmet has remained unchanged since 1989 so they kept the modern lid. In a nice touch, the
Photos: Brewers, Nats Wear Negro League Jerseys
The Milwaukee Brewers held their 7th annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game last night while playing host to the NL East leading Washington Nationals. The Brewers were honouring the 1923 Milwaukee Bears while the Nationals honoured the Homestead Grays, who played their final 11 seasons (1940-50) in Washington. Milwaukee went all
NBA Ready to Take us all Back to the ’90s
Hey, remember the ’90s? Well if you don’t you’re about to get a rude awakening. For the upcoming 2012-13 season the National Basketball Association and their Hardwood Classics program is set to honour the most experimental period, uniform-wise, in it’s history. Thanks to a series of Tweets from SaltCityHoops.com’s Spencer
Twins and Rangers in Throwbacks to 1994
1994 came back in uniforms from the Twins and Rangers last Friday night. Not too long ago, so perhaps more of a “Gentle Toss Back” promotion. Twins fans were sure to love seeing their grey pin stripes back in action. It is impossible to see this uniforms and not think
Pics: Twins and Royals Turn Back to 1951
On Saturday, the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals threw back to their cities respective Minor League franchises on Saturday, honouring the Minneapolis Millers and Kansas City Blues. Here’s some pics from the game, click any for a larger version: Both clubs did a good job