# Best uniforms **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 6, 2002, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468 "2002-11-06T00:57:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2002, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/1 "2002-11-06T00:57:42Z")
After seeing the Chargers play this weekend in their powder blue uni’s, I thought I’d ask what team uniforms do you think are best. My choices are: Football - The Charger powder blues are positively the best uniforms I’ve ever seen. The white helmets with the player’s number on it are a nice touch. I’ve always wondered why they don’t use these on a regular basis. A couple of other ones: I like the Steeler helmets, with only one side with an emblem. I also may be the only person who loved the old Tampa Bay orange and red uniforms. I thought they were great looking. The Colts have a very nice uniform. Baseball - The Yankees. They never change. They are timeless. Hockey - Pittsburgh Penguins. The skating penguin with the golden triangle behind is cool. Much better than the cheezy penguin head coming out of the triangle. Basketball - The Lakers and Celtics. ---
**Author:** ![ElwoodCuse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/edb3f5/32.png) [@ElwoodCuse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElwoodCuse)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2002, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/2 "2002-11-06T03:35:32Z")
I have a very large collection of hcokey jerseys, so I just have to weigh in. For classic styles, I think it’s a tie between the Montreal Canadiens and the Chicago Blackhawks. There’s a reason their jerseys have remained almost completely unchanged for decades–because they rock. Of the newer styles, I think they are kind of hit and miss. I like Atlanta’s and Nashville’s (except their piss-yellow third), but I don’t like Minnesota’s. My personal favorite is San Jose’s, also probably because they are my favorite team. I have all 5 jerseys they have used in their existence. ---
**Author:** ![cmkeller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmkeller/32/118_2.png) [@cmkeller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmkeller)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2002, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/3 "2002-11-06T05:17:47Z")
In baseball, I love the Florida Marlins road jersey. The fish rising out of the “F” is just perfect, and the shiny teal trim around the black letters and numbers on the back go great against the gray of those uniforms. In basketball, I vote for the Miami Heat. I like the color scheme and the firey logo. ---
**Author:** ![cmkeller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmkeller/32/118_2.png) [@cmkeller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmkeller)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2002, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/4 "2002-11-06T05:29:24Z")
In baseball, I love the Florida Marlins road jersey. The fish rising out of the “F” is just perfect, and the shiny teal trim around the black letters and numbers on the back go great against the gray of those uniforms. In basketball, I vote for the Miami Heat. I like the color scheme and the firey logo. ---
**Author:** ![gouda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c77e96/32.png) [@gouda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gouda)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2002, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/5 "2002-11-06T08:59:42Z")
The gear the Mclaren F1 pit crew wears. Those guys look like something out of Star Wars!! ---
**Author:** ![King\_Friday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/43a26b/32.png) [@King\_Friday](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/King_Friday)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2002, 9:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/6 "2002-11-06T09:11:35Z")
I’ve always liked the Bengals’ helmets with the all-over design. But the best all time? Gotta go with the ol’ Baltimore Colts. ---
**Author:** ![catdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c6cbf5/32.png) [@catdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/catdog)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2002, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/7 "2002-11-06T19:10:11Z")
US Marines! Sure I may be a little biased, but I think the Dress Blues stick out near the top. ---
**Author:** ![Intaglio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/71e660/32.png) [@Intaglio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intaglio)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2002, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/8 "2002-11-06T19:16:46Z")
Football: Jacksonville Jaguars. Military: Navy Female Dress Blue Uniform. ---
**Author:** ![kevja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/aeb1de/32.png) [@kevja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kevja)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2002, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/9 "2002-11-07T01:44:18Z")
Most of the teams in the NFL are looking good. Except the Seahawks. That new color looks like a man’s business suit. I know the one color thing is back, but it doesn’t work for them. But since it’s just a personal preference, I particularly like the home version of the Lions, and the 49ers. The Bears, the Eagles, and the Ravens road uni’s are good too. Baseball – the Yankees, Dodgers, Tigers, and Royals home uniforms rule. Miitary – There ain’t a bad one in the bunch. But the khaki type worn by the Navy and Marines really work. ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2002, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/10 "2002-11-07T05:02:10Z")
The burgundy numbers on the crew in _Star Trek II_ were pretty natty. ---
**Author:** ![Neurotik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/91b2a8/32.png) [@Neurotik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neurotik)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2002, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/11 "2002-11-07T05:11:19Z")
Football: Chargers powder blue, hands down. College Football: Penn State…pure classic. Baseball: I’d say the Yankees, but they are the embodiment of pure evil…so I’ll go with Boston or the Dodgers. Giants are nice, too. Anything really classic works well in baseball. Baskteball: Lots of uglies here…namely the Lakers with the horrid yellow and purple. The best one is probably the Sixers, IMHO. I would have included the Celts and the Packers in this, but I have a thing against the color green. ---
**Author:** ![Ranchoth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ranchoth/32/1066_2.png) [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2002, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/12 "2002-11-07T07:54:13Z")
Well, they were murderous barbarians, but one has to admit, the Nazis were sharp dressers. I’m going to Hell for posting that, aren’t I? ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2002, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/13 "2002-11-07T13:41:06Z")
I like the Mets black uniforms for some reason. Worst were the Islander’s “fish sticks” uniforms of 1994. \ Ugliest military-type uniforms were the ones Nixon dressed the White House guards in. ---
**Author:** ![ElwoodCuse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/edb3f5/32.png) [@ElwoodCuse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElwoodCuse)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2002, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/14 "2002-11-08T07:35:43Z")
RealityChuck–those Isles jerseys did produce one of the great chants in sports history though: We want fish sticks! clap clap clapclapclap Rangers fans are ruthless. Remember “Beat your wife, Potvin, beat your wife! clap clap”? ---
**Author:** ![CMiller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9dc877/32.png) [@CMiller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CMiller)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2002, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/15 "2002-11-08T08:32:49Z")
I must say that the Chicago Blackhawks have one of the best uniforms in all of hockey or sports for that matter. Truly a timeless and classic design that has changed very little in their storied history. ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2002, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/16 "2002-11-08T16:31:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Ranchoth \* > \*\*Well, they were murderous barbarians, but one has to admit, the Nazis were sharp dressers. > > I’m going to Hell for posting that, aren’t I? \*\* I’m going with you. They had the only women’s uniforms I’ve ever seen that didn’t make the women look like flight attendants from Horrible Clothing Airlines. ---
**Author:** ![MSU\_1978](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ac8455/32.png) [@MSU\_1978](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MSU_1978)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2002, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/17 "2002-11-08T19:48:22Z")
Best of all- Hooters waitresses Baseball- Yankees, timeless perfection. Plus I’m a lifelong fan. College football- Hate to admit it being from MSU, but I go with Michigan. The helmets are distinctive and original. Hockey- Canadiens. The horseshoe C with the H inside is one of the best sports logos. Pro Football- Packers ---
**Author:** ![PatrickM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7feea3/32.png) [@PatrickM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PatrickM)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2002, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/18 "2002-11-09T15:46:06Z")
They won’t be around for much longer but I love the Montreal Expos’ road unis. Blue, red and grey with script “Montreal” really looks great. MLB worst: NY Mets’ black, blue and orange. They look like a bruise. NBA best: Boston NBA worst: Cleveland, for the same reason I dislike the Mets’ uniforms. NFL best: Green Bay NFL worst: Seattle Hockey - Another vote for the Canadiens as best. There are a lot of bad ones with too much clutter, but I’d have to say Columbus’ with their ugly bug logo are pretty bad. College Best - USC Cheerleaderss Football best - Ohio State Football Worst - Oregon’s black, dark green and gold. College basketball: None come to mind. ---
**Author:** ![TVGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/82dd89/32.png) [@TVGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TVGuy)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2002, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/19 "2002-11-09T20:44:03Z")
ANY football uniform. Large muscular men in skin tight spandex … mmmmmm! 😃 (I had to, I just _ **HAD** _ to…) ---
**Author:** ![TVGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/82dd89/32.png) [@TVGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TVGuy)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2002, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468/20 "2002-11-09T20:49:53Z")
ANY football uniform. Large muscular men in skin tight spandex … mmmmmm! 😃 (I had to, I just _ **HAD** _ to…) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-uniforms/135468.md?page=2)