The New York Yankees are considering wearing an alternative navy blue jersey for the first time in franchise history. This marks a significant break from their traditional home and away uniforms.
Key points
New York Yankees considering an alternative jersey
First time in franchise history for an alternate uniform
Navy blue batting practice jerseys approved for in-game use
On Wednesday, the New York Yankees made headlines by adding an alternative jersey for the first time in franchise history. However, since the news broke, it was also shared that those new jerseys had already been a part of the team's uniform set and approved.
It has now become mainstream knowledge that the team is able to wear their navy blue batting practice jerseys in-game as an alternative jersey. If they choose to wear them, it will mark the first time in Yankee franchise history that they will have a jersey other than standard home and away.
Here's the rundown on the Yankees officially breaking tradition, and when they might wear their new navy blue uniforms.
On Wednesday, the news became publicized that the Yankees officially added an alternative jersey, according to the MLB's Bryan Hoch. The storied baseball club will wear its navy blue batting practice jersey in games they desire. Here is a picture of the third jersey added to their standard home and away collection.
Despite the jerseys being a new addition for gamedays in the future, they have been a part of the team's official uniform set for some time now, according to Yankees' beatwriter Gary Phillips. They had reportedly been approved for a while, but the team had decided not to wear them during the MLB season.
Q&A
What is the new jersey the Yankees are considering wearing?
The Yankees are considering wearing their navy blue batting practice jerseys as an alternative uniform.
When will the Yankees wear their new alternate jerseys?
The specific dates for when the Yankees might wear their new navy blue uniforms have not been announced yet.
Why are the Yankees breaking their uniform tradition?
The Yankees are breaking tradition to introduce an alternative jersey for the first time in their history, allowing for more uniform variety.
Is this the first time the Yankees have an alternate jersey?
Yes, this is the first time in Yankees franchise history that they will have a jersey other than the standard home and away options.
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Do the Yankees alternate jerseys have names on the back?
Like all Yankee jerseys, these jerseys will not feature player names on the back. This is a tradition that dates back to 1929.
Former owner Jacob Ruppert was the first in baseball to put player numbers on the back of his team's jerseys, but never put their names as well. The franchise never opted to make the change even to this day.
It is still unclear when the Yankees will opt to wear these navy blue alternate jerseys. However, multiple Yankees spoke about desiring a change to their lockers, including Aaron Judge. The team's captain believes they will wear them on the road, and leave the pinstripe tradition at Yankee Stadium alive.
"I'm all about tradition, but we've got a (advertising) patch on our sleeves," Judge said, per MLB.com). "... I think we'll always wear the pinstripes at home. I don't think that'll change. We've changed our road jersey other years. So I guess if we wear the blues, we'll wear the blues on the road."
No, the Yankees have never worn alternate jerseys. This is the first time in franchise history that the Bronx Bombers will have a designated alternate jersey added to their collection.
The change has drawn out opinions from both sides of the argument: tradition versus change.
How old are the Yankees?
The Yankees are 123 years old, according to the MLB. Frank Farrell and Bill Devery bought Baltimore's old American League franchise for $18,000 and then moved the team to Manhattan.
Due to their stadium's elevation at one of the highest points in Manhattan (an all-wood park at 168th Street and Broadway), they became known originally as the Highlanders. In April 1912, the Highlanders equipped pinstripes on their jersey and began one of the most iconic uniforms in all of sports.
A year later, the Highlanders were officially renamed the "Yankees" after moving to the Polo Grounds.
To date, the Yankees have won 27 World Series, the most out of any MLB franchise. The Yankees are among the most successful franchises in global sports, according to Stadium Maps.