There are some uniforms in professional sports that are respected across generations.
There are others, many worn by the San Diego Padres, that bring back a little of your lunch.
In the next few slides we'll examine the ten most classic uniforms in pro sports in America.
** By saying America, I am allowing for both Canada and the United States. If you're looking for a European flavor, sorry.
Kareem, Magic, James Worthy, Byron Scott, Kurt Rambis....
Yes, I said Rambis.
Kobe, Shaq, Horry...
Do I need to continue listing players that have worn this uniform in front of Jack's sunglasses?
Bart Starr, Paul Hornung and Ray Nitschke wore it.
So have Reggie White and Brett Favre.
No pressure, Mr. Rogers....
The fact that the uniform was tarnished by the media circus surrounding Barry Bonds doesn't change that the all-time home run leader wore almost the same jersey as arguably the best outfielder of all time, Willie Mays.
"America's Team" has changed very little of the classy whites in Big D.
Too bad the class of the players inside the jerseys hasn't reflects that of the uniform they wear.
Again, consistency is key.
Though the North Siders have spent seasons with and without names on the backs of their home uniforms, very little about these jerseys have changed in decades.
Except for those few years in the 80s when the V-neck was cool.
Hockeytown USA has seen legends in this sweater, many of whom have raised the Cup
Not much has changed with this entire franchise.
Except, starting in 2009, the stadium will be new.
Pop quiz: which uniform has reflected off a championship trophy the most since 1950?
If it's good for Larry Legend, it'll work for me.
The fact that they still only display their logo on one side of their helmet shows how unique the Pittsburgh commitment is to tradition.
The respect for the Indian head sweater was lacking for a few years, but this is regularly voted as one of the best uniforms in sports.
Hopefully the team plays well enough that this uniform sees more postseason action this year than it has since the mid-90s.
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