What Not to Wear, Sports Edition

By Benjy Lipsman in News on Sep 4, 2008 3:16PM

In what looks to be a mediocre imitation the Sun-Times' Hottest Fans photo contest, the Trib has been featuring a photo slideshow of Cubs and Sox fans wearing out of date jerseys this week. We'd have to believe they'll soon open the floodgates for fan submissions, no?

But old jersey scorn is not even a unique idea... StraightCashHomey has been making a mockery of those who wear them for a couple years now. We've even supplied some of their featured snapshots ourselves.

We always feel a combination of derision and pity when we see somebody sporting outdated laundry. We feel bad for the chump who plunked down his hard earned Benjamins on a shirt that became worthless the second his team made a trade, or that player jumped for a bigger payday elsewhere. But we also can't help but look suspiciously at the fool for providing solace to the enemy.

The rules are simple: Once the player had left town, the jersey should be retired. They may only be broken out and worn again once the player has retired, provided he's Hall of Fame worthy. So fear not, those of you sporting MJ jerseys. And those Big Frank pinstripes can come out again in a few season. Sammy Sosa owners... you might want to wait until the HOF vote. And those who think you're going to show up at the Bears home opener in Bernard Berrian's 80? WFT are you thinking? Especially if you just bought it at Marshall's for $12.99...

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