Frequently Asked Questions
What did Chris Sale do to the 1980s White Sox uniforms?
Chris Sale tried to attack the 1980s throwback uniforms with a knife because he hated them so much.
Did the White Sox wear 1919 throwback uniforms before?
Yes, the White Sox embraced the 1919 look back in the early nineties, with players like Robin Ventura and Ozzie Guillen wearing the old school uniforms. They ditched them when teams started wanting neon colors and focused on the basic black look instead.
How popular were the 1919 throwback jerseys with fans?
The jerseys were very popular with fans, selling out quickly at team stores. Fans waited in line at Grandstand to get them and the White Sox faithful seemed ready for this type of uniform change.
Why should the White Sox embrace their 1919 uniform history?
The White Sox are one of baseball's first teams and should embrace that history like the Red Sox, Yankees, and Reds do. Baseball is a game that relies on its history and past successes.
What era do the current Sunday uniforms represent?
The current Sunday uniforms represent the 1980s "Winning Ugly" era, which the article refers to as the Bobby Thigpen-era pull-over jerseys.