Adults wearing team jerseys

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by packs

From a Yankees fan perspective, the only jersey that no adult or child should ever wear in public is a Red Sox jersey.



I will let Mets jerseys slide only because it's nice to support the less fortunate.

Much like the teams the jerseys are same quality.

[novakjr]

I've got a decently sized jersey collection. Okay, not collection, but rather as part of my wardrobe. NFL and NBA, pretty much just cavs and browns, with the exception of a Jurevicius Buccaneers jersey. MLB-wise, multiple teams official style, Tribe-wise I'm fine with the unnoficial styles as well. Just whatever looks good. I wear 'em all at one point of another, and it really doesn't matter where. I generally wear 'em when I'm doing the backyard wrestling shows too, I guess it's kinda my character's wardrobe..

As far as auto's. It's been forever since I've asked for one, not that I have any problem with it, just don't find myself in too many situations to ask. Usually, if I do meet someone, I don't have anything significant worth having that person sign, so there's no point asking. WTF am I gonna do with a signed napkin?

At a game, I might have 'em sign whatever jersey I'm wearing, which was pretty much the idea behind my wardrobe of jerseys. But even then, I'm not that interested in going out of my way for one.. I also, WILL NOT pay a player for an autograph.. I don't care who they are, or how bad I want it. They usually overcharge anyways, at least based on what you could buy it for on the open market.

[HRBAKER]

I usually get all my direction regarding proper decorum from ESPN.

[Runscott]

I didn't really understand where ESPN was going with the discussion, either. The commentators had no more credibility than we do, and there was very little logic behind their words, but they did sound entitled to tell us their rules.

They did say that if you are at a football game, you have to wear your team's colors, and kind of the same for sports bars while watching your team. I plan to attend the Cowboys/Seahawks game wearing my Cowboys jersey, but will bring a larger Seahawks jersey to put over it, in case there's trouble.

Scott <===cowardly dork

For me the general rule is gameday, sure...why the hell not? Any other day, no. Oh and no basketball jerseys because it's not the 90's and you're probably not a rapper.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Gobucsmagic74

For me the general rule is gameday, sure...why the hell not? Any other day, no. Oh and no basketball jerseys because it's not the 90's and you're probably not a rapper.

They also agreed that if you wear a basketball jersey, you HAVE to wear a t-shirt underneath....but then no one can see your tattoos, so you lose out on another way to look like an NBA playuh.

Remember when no one looked like Dennis Rodman except Dennis Rodman?

[daves_resale_shop]

So,

I am a 35, a bosox fan and wear jerseys every now and again...

My two favorites are a Berkshire Blackbears gamer, and my vintage (store bought) Mike Greenwell Sox away jersey...

I idolized Greenwell growing up and can't tell you how many compliments, head turns and high 5's I have recieved at Fenway in response of the jersey...

If the jersey fits, than wear it!

[drcy]

I never wear the team colors. My favorite team is the Packers and I don't wear green and gold even when they're in the Super Bowl.

I wear baseball caps, and specifically pick one that no one else wears in Seattle. My current is an Oakland A's and my previous was a black Milwaukee Brewers. I've gotten some joking snide remarks over the A's cap. There's no way I'd wear a Mariners cap in Seattle. Perhaps if I lived in Atlanta.

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I didn't really understand where ESPN was going with the discussion, either.

Trying to generate outrage just for the sake of being outraged? IMO, ESPN is largely unwatchable anymore beyond live games. The network has made the move from reporting the news to creating the news. So much of ESPN anymore is just talking heads expressing phony outrage about things that are completely meaningless.

[drcy]

All you have to know about ESPN is they pick the most obnoxious players to become commentators. I see Terrell Owens as a future commentator. It's about ratings.

I'm sure in debates the producer says "Okay, you take this side and you take that side. When I so 'go,' start arguing." Not that it's different in many cable news shows. The last thing they want are two people who agree with each other.

And, while I'm on the grumpy old man schtick, CNN.com has become People magazine. ESPN has an excuse-- after all, it's about sports and games.

[RTK]

Wearing a jersey story that could also be in the getting autograph stories thread....

I was at Cubs spring training a couple year ago wearing a replica 1968 Cubs jersey, #26, Billy Williams. We got to the game early so I went to the tent Ferguson Jenkins has set up for his foundation, as I was looking over the things that the players had set out on the table Jenkins looked at me and offered to buy the jersey from me. He said they were hard to find, I smiled and said no and mentioned it wasn't his number. He asked me to turn around so I did, he said, "Oh! Billy, he's a friend of mine, do you want that signed?" Of course, I said yes, that would be great. Fergie asked if I was going to be at the game the next day, I said no. He asked if I had another shirt, then said leave the jersey with him and come back after the 7th inning. He'd get Billy to sign it for me. I came back after the 7th, Fergie smiled and handed me the jersey signed Billy Williams H.O.F '87 on the back...I thanked him profusely, it made my day. It would gave been wonderful to meet and thank Billy personally but I can't complain. It doesn't of a PSA cert or any authentication except for Ferguson Jenkins, another Hall of Famer's word.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by RTK

Wearing a jersey story that could also be in the getting autograph stories thread....

I was at Cubs spring training a couple year ago wearing a replica 1968 Cubs jersey, #26, Billy Williams. We got to the game early so I went to the tent Ferguson Jenkins has set up for his foundation, as I was looking over the things that the players had set out on the table Jenkins looked at me and offered to buy the jersey from me. He said they were hard to find, I smiled and said no and mentioned it wasn't his number. He asked me to turn around so I did, he said, "Oh! Billy, he's a friend of mine, do you want that signed?" Of course, I said yes, that would be great. Fergie asked if I was going to be at the game the next day, I said no. He asked if I had another shirt, then said leave the jersey with him and come back after the 7th inning. He'd get Billy to sign it for me. I came back after the 7th, Fergie smiled and handed me the jersey signed Billy Williams H.O.F '87 on the back...I thanked him profusely, it made my day. It would gave been wonderful to meet and thank Billy personally but I can't complain. It doesn't of a PSA cert or any authentication except for Ferguson Jenkins, another Hall of Famer's word.

I'm sure that in the future there will be a lot of stories like that about Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, etc. J-U-S-T J-O-K-I-N-G ! ! !

That was a great story - thanks for sharing!

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by drcy

All you have to know about ESPN is they pick the most obnoxious players to become commentators. I see Terrell Owens as a future commentator. It's about ratings.

I remember when Michael Irvin was hired as a t.v. sports commentator. Irvin would never have been allowed on a Tom Landry team, but was typical of the guys that the Jerry Jones era (error) brought in to change the 'squeaky clean' image that the Cowboys had had for over 25 years. I was disgusted with Irvin, and stunned to see him on television as an announcer, but as you point out - it's all about ratings. A coke-head as a role-model for our kids?

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I remember when Michael Irvin was hired as a t.v. sports commentator. Irvin would never have been allowed on a Tom Landry team, but was typical of the guys that the Jerry Jones era (error) brought in to change the 'squeaky clean' image that the Cowboys had had for over 25 years. I was disgusted with Irvin, and stunned to see him on television as an announcer, but as you point out - it's all about ratings. A coke-head as a role-model for our kids?

Athletes are not role models. They are paid to play a game, not to be good people.

[gopherfan]

As long as it doesn't negatively impact my or others lives, people can do whatever they want in my opinion. When it start to affect me, then we can discuss. Enjoy your jerseys if that's what you like. But please pull your pants up. I don't need to see your stained drawers.