While the New York Yankees classic jerseys are iconic in MLB circles, it seems like the team's players are a little bored with the look and would like some alternatives.
There are only a few sports brands that are known not only nationally, but across the world. The Yankees are one of them. Caps and shirts bearing their branding are worn all over the world as the club has become synonymous with winning after bringing home 27 MLB championships.
The franchise is also one of the oldest in the United States, having first graced the diamond in 1903 as the New York Highlanders. Their famous pinstripes are almost as old and were introduced in 1912. It's a vintage look that ownership loves, and they're the only team in the league that doesn't use alternate jerseys. Even their rivals for over 100 years, the Boston Red Sox, have alternate uniforms.
But times change. Last year, for the first time in nearly 50 years, the Yankees allowed their players to grow beards. It seems that the move in a more modern direction may have prompted New York's players to request another major change for the team.
New York Yankees players want alternative road jerseys
According to The Athletic, "New York Yankees players recently showed off the team by wearing alternate jerseys for the first time in franchise history."
Now, the pitch rarely had to stray far from their classic home pinstripes. Instead, a request was made to get different jersey options for road games. The Yankees have long worn gray uniforms with New York written on them for road games.
Furthermore, the pitch was not for them to indulge in the wild designs that other teams have used for the annual City Connect alternate jerseys. Instead, Yankees players asked for permission to use their navy batting practice jerseys as a substitute.
This seems like a reasonable request that doesn't mess with their iconic home form and spice up a very boring presentation for road games. It will be interesting to see if the Steinbrenner family accepts their players' petition.
