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Edgy MD Feb 03 2016 08:38 PM

Mets will be wearing 1986 uniforms multiple times throughout the season.

Centerfield Feb 03 2016 09:33 PM Re: 1986

I don't know that this is a good idea. They're going to smell pretty bad even after just a game or two.

Edgy MD Feb 03 2016 09:37 PM Re: 1986

No, I think you misunderstand me. The Mets are going to be wearing a total of 1986 uniforms throughout the season. Blue tops and white pants. Black tops and gray pants. Orange socks. ORANGE SOCKS! The combinations will seem endless, with the team changing several times during a given game, but will in fact top out at 1,986.

Benjamin Grimm Feb 03 2016 09:39 PM Re: 1986

Aesthetically, I don't really care for those uniforms, but they sure do bring back great memories. It will be kind of nice to see, once in a while, David Wright and Jacob deGrom and all the others in those uniforms. (I seem to think I've seen David Wright in the "piped" uniform before. I guess they've used them for a throwback once or twice in the past?)

Benjamin Grimm Feb 03 2016 09:44 PM Re: 1986

How about they wear these uniforms? According to Wikipedia, the team colors of the 19th Century New York Mets were teal, black, and white.

Centerfield Feb 03 2016 09:53 PM Re: 1986

No, I think you misunderstand me. The Mets are going to be wearing a total of 1986 uniforms throughout the season. Blue tops and white pants. Black tops and gray pants. Orange socks. ORANGE SOCKS! The combinations will seem endless, with the team changing several times during a given game, but will in fact top out at 1,986. Me: Ok. This sounds great. Can one of those combinations include First Responder hats for the 9/11 game? Powers that be: Absolutely not.

Zvon Feb 03 2016 10:29 PM Re: 1986

Benjamin Grimm wrote: How about they wear these uniforms? According to Wikipedia, the team colors of the 19th Century New York Mets were teal, black, and white. The matching belts are quite impressive. I think the NEW New York Mets (from 1962 to 1976) had a BYOB policy.

metsmarathon Feb 04 2016 01:08 AM Re: 1986

I absolutely unequivocally love love love love this. They're just the coolest uniforms ever.

batmagadanleadoff Feb 04 2016 01:16 AM Re: 1986

metsmarathon wrote: I absolutely unequivocally love love love love this. They're just the coolest uniforms ever. Me and Keith disagree.

metsmarathon Feb 04 2016 01:50 AM Re: 1986

Mex's complaint was about the fabric, not the aesthetic, iirc. I'm assuming the fabric will be up to modern coolbase-y standards. And if not... Eh, they're still freaking awesome.

batmagadanleadoff Feb 04 2016 01:53 AM Re: 1986

metsmarathon wrote: Mex's complaint was about the fabric, not the aesthetic, iirc. I'm assuming the fabric will be up to modern coolbase-y standards. And if not... Eh, they're still freaking awesome. I think Keith preferred the traditional look -- buttons all the way up and down the jersey and no racing stripes.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Feb 04 2016 04:28 AM Re: 1986

Even better news is they are replacing the camouflage clown suits, essentially.

Lefty Specialist Feb 04 2016 12:45 PM Re: 1986

Let's hope they don't go 'full 86' and start doing cocaine.

Edgy MD Feb 04 2016 02:34 PM Re: 1986

[fimg=500]http://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/daily/intelligencer/2015/03/19/magazine/20-matt-harvey-3.w529.h352.jpg[/fimg] Who said that?!

MFS62 Feb 04 2016 02:46 PM Re: 1986

Edgy MD wrote: Who said that?! I think it was originally said by a guy who was trying to sniff up the foul lines. Later

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 04 2016 06:25 PM Re: 1986

Benjamin Grimm wrote: (I seem to think I've seen David Wright in the "piped" uniform before. I guess they've used them for a throwback once or twice in the past?) Yep.

Centerfield Feb 04 2016 06:28 PM Re: 1986

Nah dude. If you're gonna do it, wear the stirrups and all.

Edgy MD Feb 04 2016 06:35 PM Re: 1986

Nice to see "MATT" paying tribute to his predecessor "MIKE."

Edgy MD Feb 04 2016 07:54 PM Re: 1986

Amazingly, Joe Petruccio claims ownership over the 1980s piped-siding uniform designs. [fimg=350]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/97/07/8d/97078db55c9b409c5e051f6939475f95.jpg[/fimg]

Zvon Feb 04 2016 08:25 PM Re: 1986

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Even better news is they are replacing the camouflage clown suits, essentially. It's like all my wishes are coming true this offseason. :)

Ashie62 Feb 04 2016 10:39 PM Re: 1986

Enough with the 86 love. Create a new history.

RealityChuck Feb 05 2016 01:25 AM Re: 1986

Benjamin Grimm wrote: How about they wear these uniforms? According to Wikipedia, the team colors of the 19th Century New York Mets were teal, black, and white. How were the team colors teal when the name of the color wasn't coined until 30 years later after they played?

batmagadanleadoff Feb 05 2016 01:31 AM Re: 1986

The joke's on Sarony. He's dead and his copyright's expired.

d'Kong76 Feb 05 2016 04:43 AM Re: 1986

Ashie62 wrote: Enough with the 86 love. Create a new history. There's a lot of things to get on the Wilpey's about but a thirty-year anniversary sprinkled with some games with retro uniforms isn't a bad thing. Plenty of new history; they did win the pennant and 2016 looks promising.

Centerfield Feb 05 2016 02:42 PM Re: 1986

Benjamin Grimm wrote: How about they wear these uniforms? According to Wikipedia, the team colors of the 19th Century New York Mets were teal, black, and white. Roster size of 12. Love it. Can you imagine walking into this group and saying "Ok, with innings limits and such, all of you are going to have to pitch. And in September, we are going to expand the roster more and get more pitchers so that your arms don't get taxed.

Centerfield Feb 05 2016 02:45 PM Re: 1986

And speaking of 1986, check out this cool picture:

Benjamin Grimm Feb 05 2016 02:53 PM Re: 1986

This picture is even cooler!

cooby classic Feb 05 2016 03:04 PM Re: 1986

Why were the Mets hosting Mike Tyson and giving him stuff? I love the Sesame Street one! My daughter and I loved the Mets appearances!

d'Kong76 Feb 05 2016 03:44 PM Re: 1986

The dude in the Metropolitan picture (back row, third from the right) is stylin' some serious chops.

HahnSolo Feb 05 2016 04:02 PM Re: 1986

Benjamin Grimm wrote: How about they wear these uniforms? According to Wikipedia, the team colors of the 19th Century New York Mets were teal, black, and white. Should have done the discount double check first. But you liked them right?

Edgy MD Feb 05 2016 04:04 PM Re: 1986

Notice how Ray Knight, the one who was actually trained to box, wanted no part of Tyson. Tyson would see him strike an authentic boxing stance and the instincts would take over.

cooby classic Feb 05 2016 04:09 PM Re: 1986

lol I thought of that too Edgy that 1882 picture is terrific!

batmagadanleadoff Feb 05 2016 04:57 PM Re: 1986

Edgy MD wrote: Notice how Ray Knight, the one who was actually trained to box, wanted no part of Tyson. Tyson would see him strike an authentic boxing stance and the instincts would take over. That's not true. Tyson visited the Mets at Shea that season, in part, to specifically meet Ray Knight (the visit was documented in various publicity shots depicting Tyson play-punching it out with Doc and Darryl, like the photo above). Tyson even presented Knight with a set of his boxing gloves as a gift, and signed them "From one slugger to another", alluding to Knight's fight with Eric Davis.

Edgy MD Feb 05 2016 04:59 PM Re: 1986

I joke. I kid.

batmagadanleadoff Feb 05 2016 05:11 PM Re: 1986

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Notice how Ray Knight, the one who was actually trained to box, wanted no part of Tyson. Tyson would see him strike an authentic boxing stance and the instincts would take over. That's not true. Tyson visited the Mets at Shea that season, in part, to specifically meet Ray Knight (the visit was documented in various publicity shots depicting Tyson play-punching it out with Doc and Darryl, like the photo above). Tyson even presented Knight with a set of his boxing gloves as a gift, and signed them "From one slugger to another", alluding to Knight's fight with Eric Davis. [fimg=444]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1596/24718129082_2c00007cc7_o.jpg[/fimg]

cooby classic Feb 05 2016 05:19 PM Re: 1986

Now in this picture, Ray is assuming the same defensive stance I would if Mike Tyson were anywhere near me....with a bat. He's looking away warning Nancy and the kids to stay back.

El Segundo Escupidor Feb 05 2016 09:22 PM Re: 1986

The matching belts are quite impressive. I think the NEW New York Mets (from 1962 to 1976) had a BYOB policy. The New New York Mets are the Blernsball team http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/New_New_York_Mets

Zvon Feb 05 2016 09:53 PM Re: 1986

The matching belts are quite impressive. I think the NEW New York Mets (from 1962 to 1976) had a BYOB policy. The New New York Mets are the Blernsball team http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/New_New_York_Mets Don't I know it. I'm a big Futurama fan and love that episode. Leela needs a baseball card.

Zvon Feb 08 2016 04:27 AM Re: 1986

I'm making a Leela blernsball card and of course, I'm getting carried away. Hank Aaron the 23rd should get a card, as well as Jackie Anderson. The Mets new owner was Abner Doubledeal,lolol. And I just realized I will need to design a New New York Mets team logo for the card. How kool is that? I didn't notice the business with the Braves uni back when. That's pretty classic. [fimg=400:25w5fd3w]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lTxOz4IOdfE/VrgYU2jgg9I/AAAAAAAAlHs/8SRRR7hTsBw/s720-Ic42/Jackie_anderson.jpg[/fimg:25w5fd3w][fimg=400:25w5fd3w]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mzRdJIAZ40k/VrgYVKHTaFI/AAAAAAAAlHw/5sc6eDhcxHs/s800-Ic42/LbSsIO2.jpg[/fimg:25w5fd3w]

El Segundo Escupidor Feb 08 2016 07:24 AM Re: 1986

Zvon wrote: [fimg=400]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mzRdJIAZ40k/VrgYVKHTaFI/AAAAAAAAlHw/5sc6eDhcxHs/s800-Ic42/LbSsIO2.jpg[/fimg] It's not like Blernsball was devoid of racist logos. [fimg=400]http://peterparkerpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mars-Greenskins.jpg[/fimg]

Zvon Feb 08 2016 11:06 AM Re: 1986

That's great work. I'm gonna want to use that Blernsball logo. I don't think one can be made much better than that one. PeterParkerPA created that. Very kool. The thing on Hanks chest under the Braves is a Trident. Poseidon, god of the sea, carried one. I believe the logic involved might stem from a different Futurama episode where we find that the fabled city of Atlanta sunk under the sea.

Edgy MD Feb 22 2016 03:43 PM Re: 1986

Looks like the 1986 threads are going to be the 2016 Sunday home standard.

Centerfield Feb 22 2016 04:44 PM Re: 1986

I don't like it. Once in a while is ok. This is overkill. Let them create their own history.

Edgy MD Feb 22 2016 04:53 PM Re: 1986

Well, Sundays at home suggest approximately 7.5-8.0% of the time. Is that overkill? Seems to me like the day a novelty uniform rolls out generally anyhow.

G-Fafif Feb 22 2016 06:29 PM Re: 1986

Mets following the example of White Sox and Pirates who wear their beloved throwbacks every home Sunday (and Brewers, who kicked off the trend by wearing the early '80s look on Friday nights c. 2007).

metsmarathon Feb 22 2016 07:23 PM Re: 1986

Centerfield wrote: I don't like it. Once in a while is ok. This is overkill. Let them create their own history. shut up, I love it. more racing stripes! MORE!!!

dgwphotography Feb 22 2016 07:30 PM Re: 1986

The problem I'm going to have with the racing stripe jersey will be the implementation on the 2016 style of jersey. From what I've read,this season, all jerseys will have a triangle-shaped mesh fabric leading to the belt line from under the armpit. this will mean no pinstripes or stripes on the sides. On Edit: Not triangle shaped, but a long strip down the side: http://www.uni-watch.com/2016/01/29/a-b ... -uniforms/ These are the new Majestic Flex Base uniforms that will debut in spring training.