But why blue and yellow? Some suspect it has something to do with the colors of the city’s flag. Others say it’s a nod to the Frankford Yellow Jackets, the city’s first professional football team.Neither is likely because most Philadelphians don’t know their flag and the Phillies have no reason to respect a team in any other sport.
The new uniforms are probably meant to honor the city’s Scandinavian roots. According to mlbcollectors.com, the Phillies wore a blue and yellow version of their uniform in 1938 to mark three years since the Swedes arrived in Philadelphia.The group was called “Quakers” from its founding in 1883 to 1889. Home jerseys had a standard “P” on the front, while road jerseys had a cursive “Phillies” on the chest. There was also a blue and yellow patch with a picture of William Penn on the left arm.There is also a badge on the left sleeve of the new uniform.
It’s also blue and yellow, but pays homage to the famous Love Park statue and the Liberty Bell.If sports talk radio is any indication, Phillies fans are not loving this new design. Some believe it’s the best look in minor league baseball, while others want the team to ditch the jersey altogether.Of course, if Bryce Harper puts one up, all bets are off.More Must Read:Greatest Postseason Moment for Every MLB TeamBobby Witt Jr. Signifies Massive Extension With RoyalsThe and#039;30 or m.
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