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The New York Yankees announced that they will honor the memory of right-handed pitcher Cory Lidle, who passed away last October 11, by wearing a black band on the left sleeve of their home and road uniforms throughout the 2007 season. The Yankees have previously worn markings and patches on their uniforms to honor a player's memory or to commemorate a special day or event. The Yankees most recently donned a uniform patch in 2005, wearing a Salvation Army emblem on the right sleeve of their uniforms in support of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. A partial record of honorary uniform markings worn by the Yankees (courtesy of the National Baseball Hall of Fame) is listed below: 1920 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman 1929 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor Manager Miller Huggins 1948 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor former player Babe Ruth 1979-80 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor teammate Thurman Munson 1981 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor former player Elston Howard 1985 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor clubhouse manager Pete Sheehy 1986 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor former player Roger Maris 1990 -- Number "1" on left sleeve to honor former player and manager Billy Martin 1995 -- Black armband on left sleeve and later the number "7" above the armband to honor former player Mickey Mantle 1996 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor broadcaster Mel Allen 1999 -- Number "5" on left sleeve to honor former player Joe DiMaggio 1999 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor former player Catfish Hunter 2000 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor former player Bob Lemon
On the left sleeve of the Yankees uniform is a commemorative patch honoring the late Yankees PA announcer Bob Sheppard.
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What do the Red Sox's uniforms look like?
Click on the 'Red Sox Uniform' link below to see a drawing of their home, away, and alternate uniforms.
Do Red Sox have names on away uniforms?
Yes
Why are the Boston Red Sox referred to as the carmine's?
The color of their uniforms is Carmine red
Why did the Red Sox wear green jerseys this year?
The Red Sox wear green uniforms on special occasions like St. Patrick's day.
Why do the Boston Red Sox occasionally wear green jerseys?
The Red Sox usually wear their red jerseys when they play afternoon games during Sunday games
Who did the Boston Red Sox trade for Carlos Pena?
Pena signed with the Red Sox as a free agent and left the Red Sox as a free agent.
How many left handed batters do the Boston Red Sox have?
As of the 2014 season, the Boston Red Sox have 6 left handed batters.
How many left handed pitchers do the Boston Red Sox have?
As of the 2014 season, the Boston Red Sox have 5 left handed pitchers.
What profession did Jim longborg do when he left the Red Sox?
dentistry
When did the jimmy fund become the official Red Sox charity?
The Red Sox picked up the Jimmy Fund when the Braves left after the 1952 season.
What MLB teams will have new uniforms in 2009?
The Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins are going retro. The Red Sox introduced new road greys similar to the ones worn in the 1980s, but with fancier single-ply font on the front and with names on the backs, and with the "hanging sox" logo on the left sleeve. The Twins will be using their throwbacks for Saturday games. The Red Sox also have a new alternate cap featuring the "hanging sox" logo, and a new road alternate jersey (blue with the word "BOSTON" in fancy double-ply font). The Washington Nationals have brand new alternate jerseys (both red and blue versions), a new "DC" sleeve patch, and new road jerseys featuring the word "Washington" in script. The Baltimore Orioles have also introduced new road jerseys--for the first time since the Senators moved to Texas, they will feature the word "Baltimore" on them. The Pirates have a new set of unis .too. Also theres some rumers going on about Florida taking a new set of unis also
What has the author Bill Nowlin written?
Bill Nowlin has written: 'Red Sox by the numbers' -- subject(s): Boston Red Sox (Baseball team), Numbers, Baseball uniforms, History 'Blood Feud' 'Fenway saved' 'Ted Williams at War' 'The great Red Sox spring training tour of 1911' -- subject(s): Spring training (Baseball), Boston Red Sox (Baseball team), History 'Red Sox threads' -- subject(s): Baseball players, Baseball, Boston Red Sox (Baseball team), History 'The ulitmate Red Sox home run guide' -- subject(s): Home runs (Baseball), Boston Red Sox (Baseball team), History
