Throwbacks: A Newsletter About Sports History and Culture

Throwbacks: A Newsletter About Sports History and Culture

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The Five (Man, That's Ugly)

How sports uniforms went from countercultural to corporate.

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Vintage Jerseys & Hats on X: "In 1963, Charlie Finley changed the # KansasCity @Athletics colors from navy/red to green/gold.  #UniformRevolution https://t.co/lNWD8jaFzq" / X

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