Now for something different! David Parkinson has been at work designing hockey sweaters for Major League Baseball teams — sweaters inspired by the local hockey franchises.

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If you're curious, here's a list of what teams David based his jerseys on:

• Baltimore Orioles based on Baltimore Blades (WHA, 1974)
• Boston Red Sox based on Bruins
• Cleveland Indians based on Lake Erie Monsters (AHL)
• Chicago White Sox based on Blackhawks
• Detroit Tigers based on Red Wings
• Houston Astros based on Houston Aeros (AHL, 1994)
• Kansas City Royals based on Kansas City Scouts (NHL, 1974)
• Los Angeles Angels based on Anaheim Ducks
• Minnesota Twins based on Wild
• New York Yankees based on Rangers
• Oakland Athletics based on Oakland Seals (NHL, 1967)
• Seattle Mariners based on Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
• Tampa Bay Rays based on Lightning
• Texas Rangers based on Dallas Stars
• Toronto Blue Jays based on Maple Leafs

This covers the American League. Check back next Sunday for the National League.