Looking back at the storied history of the uniform name - ESPN
Feb 22, 2018 · With Duvernay-Tardif bidding to become the first athlete to wear his degree on his back, this is a good time to look back at the history of the NOB (that's "name on back," kids). …
MLB Players' Weekend: History of nicknames on jerseys in …
Aug 23, 2019 · Friday marks the start of the third season of MLB Players' Weekend, the annual August promotion which, as you probably know, features players on all 30 teams wearing …
Why can the Yankees not have names on the back of their jersey?
Feb 15, 2024 · The New York Yankees, one of the most storied franchises in sports history, have a long-standing tradition of not displaying players' names on the back of their jerseys. This …
Major League Baseball uniforms - Wikipedia
The names are now back on both jerseys. The Los Angeles Dodgers did not have names on the back of their home and road jerseys for the 2005 and 2006 seasons. Names returned on both …
A complete history of NOBs (Names on Back) of MLB jerseys [OC] - Reddit
I'm a SF Giants fan, and I still remember growing up and asking my dad why their names were only on away jerseys. "They don't need to put their names on the home jerseys. We already …
Baseball Teams Without Names on Jerseys
Jan 9, 2023 · Discover the history of baseball jerseys and why some teams, like the New York Yankees, choose not to have player names on their jerseys. Find out the benefits and …
Player's name on uniform: when and why did it start?
Jul 8, 2016 · Bill Veeck, owner of MLB's Chicago White Sox, pioneered the idea to add names on jerseys in 1960. Was there a specific reason given to do so? The names were distinguishable …
A Brief History - The (unofficial) NHL Uniform Database
The 1970s also saw the re-introduction of names on the backs of the jerseys. The New York Americans experimented with them in 1926, and they got a thumbs-down. Another New York …
Uni Watch-History of jersey nicknames - ESPN
But are these the first nicknamed jerseys in NBA history? Not even close. First, some quick background: Player names on jerseys (or "NOBs," as they're known in the trade, short for …
NFL At 100: Evolution of uniforms, from bees to Color Rush - USA TODAY
Jun 7, 2019 · Names went on the back of jerseys in 1970. Players also chose their own numbers for decades, with quarterback Otto Graham wearing No. 60. Brandt credits Schramm and Don …