The MLB Collection, Part 1
/Now for something different! David Parkinson has been at work designing hockey sweaters for Major League Baseball teams — sweaters inspired by the local hockey franchises.
(Click the above images to enlarge and view as a slideshow.)
If you're curious, here's a list of what teams David based his jerseys on:
- Baltimore Orioles based on Baltimore Blades (WHA, 1974)
- Boston Red Sox based on Bruins
- Cleveland Indians based on Lake Erie Monsters (AHL)
- Chicago White Sox based on Blackhawks
- Detroit Tigers based on Red Wings
- Houston Astros based on Houston Aeros (AHL, 1994)
- Kansas City Royals based on Kansas City Scouts (NHL, 1974)
- Los Angeles Angels based on Anaheim Ducks
- Minnesota Twins based on Wild
- New York Yankees based on Rangers
- Oakland Athletics based on Oakland Seals (NHL, 1967)
- Seattle Mariners based on Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
- Tampa Bay Rays based on Lightning
- Texas Rangers based on Dallas Stars
- Toronto Blue Jays based on Maple Leafs
This covers the American League. Check back next Sunday for the National League.