The hockey-style catcher’s mask is common in baseball now but over the weekend, Matt McBride became the first Oakland Athletics player to use it in a game. It’s not a big deal but as an A’s fan, I have watched the team all my life and I noticed that ever since that style mask became […]
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Giancarlo Stanton’s new helmet has a pretty cool facemask
I like the design. It’s personal but not over the top. This is a different kind of look the facemasks we’ve seen before and I think it works well with the overall aesthetics. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to […]
Roberto Luongo steals a concept design and doesn’t compensate artist for it
Roberto Luongo has a new goalie mask. Turns out it features an old fan concept used without permission… Whoops. http://t.co/t33GXE2Vgv — Chris Creamer (@sportslogosnet) April 10, 2014 In all honesty, they probably didn’t know it and didn’t think much of it. But now that we know who created it and that he never got compensation, […]
Johnny Manziel’s pro day was one of the most perfectly-orchestrated product placement opportunities in sports history
Johnny Manziel was decked out in Nike for his pro day workout. The eyes of the football world was on Johnny Manziel as he hit the field for this pro day late Thursday morning. NFL Network had live coverage. ESPN had live coverage. Everyone was on their Twitter trying to get all the updates. It […]
LeBron James and the mask is going to be a very odd fashion statement
Scary. The same. Last night LeBron James wore a mask for the first time since breaking his nose. Unlike the one that Richard Hamilton wore, this one was all black like the Kobe Bryant design. But look at this one that James is wearing. It’s like some kind of carbon fiber material and it looks […]
When football and hockey collide, you get this
Penguins goalie will look like a Pittsburgh Steeler for upcoming outdoor game vs Blackhawks. http://t.co/Kgt4f1vhsJ pic.twitter.com/1veGCeVvNL — @TheBuzzer (@TheBuzzeronFOX) February 25, 2014 I am digging this. The design is very accurate to what a Steelers helmet looks like. Aside from the Penguins logo, this is spot on. Advertisement Share this: Click to share on Facebook […]
List of all the throwback uniforms you won’t see under new NFL helmet rules
Remember when the NFL announced that they want players to stick with one helmet all season long? That has prevented some teams from wearing throwbacks this year.With that news, most teams will stick with their normal uniform set unless they feature a throwback that doesn’t require a helmet change. Or some teams just use the […]
If Chris Paul wears these, I might have to get me a pair
I am actually a fan of the State Farm commercial featuring Chris and Cliff Paul. It’s simple but funny. This new one really caught my attention because the argyle shoes would be awesome to see on the court This is a great and fun way of interbranding two corporations. Throw in Jordan brand and boom! […]
Stephen Curry unveils Veterans Day Under Armour shoes
Honoring the men & women who sacrifice so much for our freedom @uabasketball #VeteransDay #IWILL pic.twitter.com/U5IRdSQRnN — Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) November 11, 2013 So you know those “bleeding” uniforms Under Armour gave Northwestern that caused a stir? Apparently they’re doing it for basketball too and Stephen Curry unveiled the shoes to honor the veterans for […]
Buccaneers not allowed to wear throwback helmets per NFL league rule
The AZ theme change was prompted by a new NFL policy that restricts the use of alternate helmets during the season: http://t.co/2MHWsNLJvL — Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@TBBuccaneers) September 17, 2013 Per NFL rules, they want all teams to have their players wear the same helmet throughout the season. Because of that, the white throwback helmets […]
What should I do with this rare, factory error Oakland A’s cap
Just bought this factory error, one of one A’s cap. Fitted, no side flag. Any collectors want? http://t.co/XHguNmrG5a — Samuel Lam (@SamuelYLam) June 16, 2013 Yesterday I was a the Coliseum and I saw this cap at one of the kiosks at the stadium. I asked the vendor about it and she said that New […]
Giants and A’s wearing batting practice caps for tonight’s game
@SamuelYLam During the game. — New Era Cap (@NewEraCap) May 28, 2013 Wearing batting practice caps for games isn’t out of the ordinary during the regular season. In fact, this past week we’ve seen the Twins and Blue Jays do it. But this is the first time in my memory that the A’s and Giants […]