American League Sweaters

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As baseball season gets underway, I thought we could spend the weekend with something a little offbeat. Cameron Ferguson has designed hockey sweaters for all 30 MLB teams. Today we have the American League. Check back tomorrow for the National League.

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Chris Smith

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Home Run

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Spring Training is getting underway across the Sunbelt so enjoy a handful of MLB-themed hockey sweaters from Alex Hackert. They're really well done, aren't they?

If you want more baseball/hockey jerseys, check out these from last summer.

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Chris Smith

The MLB Collection, Part 2

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David Parkinson has been at work designing hockey sweaters for Major League Baseball teams — sweaters inspired by the local hockey franchises. Last week he tackled the American League. This week it's the National League.

(Click the above images to enlarge and view as a slideshow.)

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

  • Arizona Diamondbacks based on Coyotes
  • Atlanta Braves based on Thrashers (1999)
  • Chicago Cubs based on Blackhawks
  • Cincinnati Red based on Cincinnati Stingers (WHA, 1975)
  • Colorado Rockies based on Avalanche
  • Los Angeles Dodgers based on Kings
  • Miami Marlins based on Florida Panthers
  • Milwaukee Brewers based on Milwaukee Admirals (AHL)
  • New York Mets based on Islanders
  • Philadelphia Phillies based on Flyers
  • Pittsburgh Pirates based on Penguins
  • San Diego Padres based on San Diego Mariners (WHA, 1974)
  • San Francisco Giants based on San Jose Sharks
  • St. Louis Cardinals based on Blues
  • Washington Nationals based on Capitals

David has more concepts like this for other sports. If you'd like to see them, let me know!

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Chris Smith

The MLB Collection, Part 1

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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.

(Click the above images to enlarge and view as a slideshow.)

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.

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Chris Smith