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Sports Jersey Dispatch

Sports History

Explore the rich history of sports through the lens of iconic jerseys. We delve deep into the narratives of specific players and teams, examining the significance of their uniforms and the unique stories that unfold within them. Meet the legendary athletes who wore these jerseys, relive their triumphs and heartbreaking defeats, and discover the hidden details that transform them into more than just pieces of fabric.

Dive into the Threads of Sports History

Welcome to Sports Jersey Dispatch, your portal to the fascinating world where sports history and iconic uniforms collide! Here, we peel back the layers of legendary jerseys, exploring the stories sewn into their every stitch.

Dust off your vintage baseball jerseys, polish your championship game hockey sweaters, and dig out those faded soccer kits. We're your digital curator, showcasing how these treasured garments transcend mere cloth, becoming symbols of iconic players, pivotal moments, and the evolution of the games we love.

Each day, we delve into the rich tapestry of sports history, focusing on specific players and teams through their jerseys and the unique narratives that unfolds. We'll meet the stars who wore it, relive the triumphs and heartbreak it witnessed, and uncover the hidden details that make it more than just a piece of fabric.

Think Willie Mays' "Say Hey Kid" jersey soaring with a home run or Wayne Gretzky's Edmonton Oilers captaincy sweater sparking his dynasty. Imagine Muhammad Ali's "Rumble in the Jungle" robe dripping with defiance or Billie Jean King's revolutionary tennis dress challenging gender norms. These are the stories we chase, the threads we pull to unveil the deeper magic of sports.

But Sports Jersey Dispatch isn't just a museum of memories. We're a vibrant community for passionate fans and jersey enthusiasts. Join us in lively discussions, share your cherished jerseys and their stories, and debate the most iconic uniforms of all time.

So, come explore the vibrant tapestry of sports history, one stitch at a time. At Sports Jersey Dispatch, we believe every jersey carries a story, and we're dedicated to unearthing and celebrating them all. Lace up your passion, grab your favorite game day gear, and let's embark on this unique journey together!

Welcome to Sports Jersey Dispatch – where history threads the game together.

2025-02-08

February 8 Jersey Numbers

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Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 7 - 15 - 99 - 33 February 8, 1963 - It  became offical on this day that the American Football League franchise formerly calle...[iframe]https://img.newspapers.com/img/img[/iframe]

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2025-02-08

The Artic Sisterhood Basketball Team Nome Alaska - 1908

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This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons with a Caption on the  image: Arctic Sisterhood BasketBall Team, Nome, Alaska, 1908-09. F.H. Nowell, 5758 (image) This classic image of a group of ladies from Nome, Alaska depicts the basketball gear for women in 1908. The long stockings as was pro...[iframe]https://jerseydispatch.com/pfeL/p/c312642c0431e75b485e432232c99c1c/website/Sports-History-Photo-of-the-Day/February-Images/February-8-Image/images/640px-Arctic_Sisterhood_Basketball_women_team,_Nome_(NOWELL_200).jpeg[/iframe]

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2025-02-07

February 7 Jersey Numbers

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Here are some jersey numbers in team sport history that stuck out. February 7, 1949 - Number 5, Joe DiMaggio became the first ball player to earn $100,000 a yearas he did so under contract with the New York Yankees .  February 7, 1958   - The Brooklyn Dodgers official...

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2025-02-06

February 6 Jersey Numbers

Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 31 - 9 - 14 - 83 - 7 - 16 - 22 - 80 - 11 - 84 - 10 - 83 - 12 February 6, 1926 - St Louis Browns acquire catcher Wally Schang from ...

 

2025-02-05

February 5 Jersey Numbers

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Here is what happened in Sports Jersey History on February 5:  Kareem hits a new NBA high, Hines hauls in a big one and Bob Douglas is honored. Our Sports Jersey Take of the Day is from historian Joe Ziemba. Listen in to learn more about sports history along with me from the unif...[iframe]https://player.captivate.fm/episode/aad46b1f-7a6c-4b0e-812d-e7c05b551cb2[/iframe]

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2025-02-05

The Oregon Agricultural Hard Court Stars

(image) Members of the 1922 Oregon Agricultural College men's basketball team. From left to rightː Gill (forward), Hjeite (enter), and Feraley (forward), from February 5, 1922. This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. We know the OAC by a different name today, Oregon State. The Oregon Ag...[iframe]https://jerseydispatch.com/pfeL/p/c312642c0431e75b485e432232c99c1c/website/Sports-History-Photo-of-the-Day/February-Images/February-5-Image/images/1922_Oregon_Agricultural_College_mens_basketball_players.jpg[/iframe]

 

Table of Contents

Football

The gridiron jersey's colorful evolution. ref. Football
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Basketball

The jerseys of the hard courts have a great history all their own. ref. Basketball
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Baseball

Tops in Professional Baseball: The Evolution of the Uniforms & Top Players by the Numbers they Wore ref. Baseball
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Hockey

The great history of the Hockey sweater jersey and the players than made them famous. ref. Hockey
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Auto Racing

When you want to just see who is the fastest, you catch a race! ref. Auto Racing
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Soccer

The basics of the jersey Numbering in Association Football (Soccer) ref. Soccer
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All Sports Jersey Dispatch Podcasts

Here is all of our Sports Jersey Dispatch Podcasts in one place! ref. All Sports Jersey Dispatch Podcasts
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Uniform Numbers

The Jersey Numbers that make up the Hisory of Each Day of the Year ref. Uniform Numbers
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The Roar of the Crowd home page

The historic sporting events where the fans went crazy ref. The Roar of the Crowd home page
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Odds and Ends

The posts that are on the outskirts of sports jerseys and history but are relative all the same ref. Odds and Ends
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Thoroughbred Racing

The Legends and History of Thoroghbred Horse Racing ref. Thoroughbred Racing
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Get a free copy of our daily sports history newsletter in your emai inbox each morning ref. Free Newsletter Subscription
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Born August 31, 1875, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher Eddie Plank. This legend was a World Series champion in 1910, 11, 13 with the Philadelphia Athletics. After fourteen seasons with the A's Eddie signed on with the St. Louis Terriers in 1915, and the St. Louis Browns in 1916 and 1917. Plank was the first lefty to reach the 200 and 300 win plateaus and still sits in third place in the record books for southpaw victories at 326. Passing away in 1926 from a stroke, Eddie Plank was posthumously elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946 by the Veterans Committee.
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Amos Rusie

Born May 30, 1871, in Mooresville, Indiana, Was Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher/Out Fielder Amos Rusie. They called by the nickname "The Hoosier Thunderbolt", as he was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. The ten seasons of his illustrious MLB career were one season with the Indianapolis Hoosiers in 1889, eight with the New York Giants from 1890 to 1898, and one with the Cincinnati Reds in 1901. Amos was famous for the velocity he could put on his pitches, as he led the league in strikeouts five times, and won 20 or more games eight times.
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Albert G Spalding

Born September 2, 1850, in Byron, Illinois, was Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher, A. G. Spalding. This legend was also a manager and executive in the MLB as the President, co-owner Chicago White Stockings. From the mound he was the National League's wins leader 1871–76. You may recognize his name as he used his baseball knowledge as he innovated and standardized equipment used to become co-founder of Spalding sporting goods company.
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Honus Wagner

Born February 24, 1874, in Chartiers, Pennsylvania, was baseball Hall of Fame Short Stop Honus Wagner. Wagner played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1917, almost entirely for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The "Flying Dutchman" as he was known, won his eighth (and final) batting title in 1911, a National League record that remains unbroken to this day, and matched only once, in 1997, by Tony Gwynn.
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A Right-Handed Runaway Train of Excellence

Ferguson Arthur Jenkins, better known as "Fergie," wasn't just a right-handed pitcher but a force of nature on the mound. From 1965 to 1983, his 19-year career carved a path through the major leagues, leaving a trail of strikeouts, complete games, and accolades.
Born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, in 1942, Jenkins' talent blossomed in the minor leagues. His effortless grace and pinpoint control quickly caught the eye of the Philadelphia Phillies, who called him up in 1965. The following year, he cemented his place as a rising star, winning 20 games and finishing second in the Cy Young Award vote.
This was just the beginning. For the next seven seasons, Jenkins became a model of consistency. He notched at least 20 wins yearly, a feat only Warren Spahn had achieved in the previous decade. With his trademark high leg kick and smooth delivery, he led the league in complete games four times and earned the Cy Young Award in 1971 and 1974.
Jenkins's journey was far from having smooth sailing. Trades led him to the Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, and Boston Red Sox, but his dominance remained unfazed. 1979 with the Cubs, he threw the fourth and final no-hitter of his career, tying Nolan Ryan's record. His 300th career win came in 1982, solidifying his place among the all-time greats.
He retired in 1983 with 3,141 strikeouts, ranked 10th all-time then, and a win-loss record of 284-229. In 1991, he joined baseball's highest honor, the Baseball Hall of Fame, receiving over 80% of the vote.

Fergie Jenkins wasn't just a pitcher; he was a craftsman, an artist of the mound. His legacy stretches far beyond his impressive statistics. He inspired generations of Canadian players, proved that consistency reigns supreme, and etched his name in the pantheon of baseball's elite. The quiet man with the powerful arm forever holds a place among the game's legends.
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Jim ORourke

Born September 1, 1850, in East Bridgeport, Connecticut, was Baseball Hall of Fame Left Fielder, Jim O'Rourke. This legend, known by many as "Orator Jim" was the National League Home Run leader in 1880 with the Boston Red Caps and he also played with the New York Giants. Jim later served as the manager of the Buffalo Bisons 1881-84, and Washington Senators 1893. Though he left the MLB in 1893 he kept on playing until he was 50 years old in the minor league system.
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George Davis

Born August 23, 1870, in Cohoes, New York, was Baseball hall of Fame Shortstop and manager, George Davis. This legend famously played with the New York Giants and won a World Series in 1906 on the Chicago White Sox. George early on was an outfielder and a steady, dependable hitter for the Cleveland Spiders of the National League from 1890-92. He is ranked among the top 100 players of all time in several statistical categories. Davis was a switch hitter.
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Bobby Wallace

Born November 4, 1873, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was Baseball Hall of Fame Infielder Bobby Wallace. This legend played shortstop and third base at a high level for the Cleveland Spiders, St Louis Cardinals, and the St Louis Browns in an amazing 25-year career in MLB. In over 8600 at-bats, Wallace stroked 2309 hits and 34 home runs while carrying a .268 lifetime batting average.
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Robin Roberts

Born September 30, 1926, in Springfield, Illinois, was Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts. He was a seven-time MLB All Star; won 28 consecutive complete games spanning the seasons of 1952-53 as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.
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2025-02-08

February 8 Jersey Numbers

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Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 7 - 15 - 99 - 33 February 8, 1963 - It  became offical on this day that the American Football League franchise formerly calle...[iframe]https://img.newspapers.com/img/img[/iframe]

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2025-02-08

The Artic Sisterhood Basketball Team Nome Alaska - 1908

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This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons with a Caption on the  image: Arctic Sisterhood BasketBall Team, Nome, Alaska, 1908-09. F.H. Nowell, 5758 (image) This classic image of a group of ladies from Nome, Alaska depicts the basketball gear for women in 1908. The long stockings as was pro...[iframe]https://jerseydispatch.com/pfeL/p/c312642c0431e75b485e432232c99c1c/website/Sports-History-Photo-of-the-Day/February-Images/February-8-Image/images/640px-Arctic_Sisterhood_Basketball_women_team,_Nome_(NOWELL_200).jpeg[/iframe]

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2025-02-07

February 7 Jersey Numbers

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Here are some jersey numbers in team sport history that stuck out. February 7, 1949 - Number 5, Joe DiMaggio became the first ball player to earn $100,000 a yearas he did so under contract with the New York Yankees .  February 7, 1958   - The Brooklyn Dodgers official...

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February 6 Jersey Numbers

Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 31 - 9 - 14 - 83 - 7 - 16 - 22 - 80 - 11 - 84 - 10 - 83 - 12 February 6, 1926 - St Louis Browns acquire catcher Wally Schang from ...

 

2025-02-05

February 5 Jersey Numbers

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Here is what happened in Sports Jersey History on February 5:  Kareem hits a new NBA high, Hines hauls in a big one and Bob Douglas is honored. Our Sports Jersey Take of the Day is from historian Joe Ziemba. Listen in to learn more about sports history along with me from the unif...[iframe]https://player.captivate.fm/episode/aad46b1f-7a6c-4b0e-812d-e7c05b551cb2[/iframe]

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2025-02-05

The Oregon Agricultural Hard Court Stars

(image) Members of the 1922 Oregon Agricultural College men's basketball team. From left to rightː Gill (forward), Hjeite (enter), and Feraley (forward), from February 5, 1922. This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. We know the OAC by a different name today, Oregon State. The Oregon Ag...[iframe]https://jerseydispatch.com/pfeL/p/c312642c0431e75b485e432232c99c1c/website/Sports-History-Photo-of-the-Day/February-Images/February-5-Image/images/1922_Oregon_Agricultural_College_mens_basketball_players.jpg[/iframe]

 

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Football

The gridiron jersey's colorful evolution. ref. Football
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Basketball

The jerseys of the hard courts have a great history all their own. ref. Basketball
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Baseball

Tops in Professional Baseball: The Evolution of the Uniforms & Top Players by the Numbers they Wore ref. Baseball
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Hockey

The great history of the Hockey sweater jersey and the players than made them famous. ref. Hockey
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Auto Racing

When you want to just see who is the fastest, you catch a race! ref. Auto Racing
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Soccer

The basics of the jersey Numbering in Association Football (Soccer) ref. Soccer
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All Sports Jersey Dispatch Podcasts

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Uniform Numbers

The Jersey Numbers that make up the Hisory of Each Day of the Year ref. Uniform Numbers
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The Roar of the Crowd home page

The historic sporting events where the fans went crazy ref. The Roar of the Crowd home page
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Odds and Ends

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The Legends and History of Thoroghbred Horse Racing ref. Thoroughbred Racing
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