Cubs Take Name off of Uniforms.

[rockin500]

You may not be able to recognize all of the Cubs players at Wrigley Field without a scorecard this season.

The organization has decided to remove the names from the backs of the Cubs' home jerseys in an effort to revisit early baseball tradition.

Either that, or equipment managers were becoming increasingly frustrated in their attempts to fit "Garciaparra" on the back of Nomar's uniform.

"We thought we were in the clear when Mark Grudzielanek left [to sign with the Cardinals]," quipped John McDonough, the Cubs' marketing and broadcasting vice president.

The organization, which hosts its 20th annual Cubs Convention this weekend at the Chicago Hilton & Towers, plans to continue stitching the last names on the back of the road uniforms.

The 1960 White Sox were the first major-league team to place players' names on the back of their jerseys.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-0501180207jan18,1,5872639.story?coll=chi-sportsnew-hed

[awefullspellare]

I like it, always have liked that look. Can't identify players as well but it sorta says its more about the team then the player.

[Chisox73]

I like that look too. :thumbsup: I never really got used to the players names on the Cubs' home unis.

The Cubs will be the 2nd team this year to remove the names off the jerseys.The Dodgers announced last month that they will be doing the same thing.

[rockin500]

yah i like it too and it was always kinda strange seeing them on the home uni, since i grew up with them being off.

[dodgerdave]

I feel your pain too Ray. The Dodgers are getting rid of their names too.

[Baseball Guru]

I think no names on a jersey actually shows more team unity:thumbsup:

Better way to memorize #'s;)

[imgreat95]

its great when you are a fan of the team, but if you arent, i dont like it so much.

[Chisox73]

I think no names on a jersey actually shows more team unity:thumbsup:
Tell that to a certain right fielder. :wink:

I thought it was funny when I heard that on The Score last week about the names being removed.I think it was Terry Boers that said it that the first name to be removed from the jerseys was Sosa's.