The Atlanta Braves recently unveiled a new alternate jersey for the 2012 season, and it may look rather familiar to those who have followed the team for a number of years.
When the Milwaukee Braves packed up and moved to the South East for the 1966 season, the uniforms that the team wore were very similar to the new jerseys recently shown off by the team earlier this week.
One major difference in the old versus the new version of the uniform is the material it is made out of. The old Major League uniforms were a heavy wool material which could be difficult to maneuver in at times, especially on hot days.
"I think I could play a doubleheader in this," said Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, who was a member of the Milwaukee and Atlanta squads who wore the design in its original form. "The uniforms mean a lot to a player," Aaron told Mark Bowman, who was covering the unveiling for MLB.com. "These are beautiful uniforms, and I'm sure they're going to like them."
The current Braves staff also seems to appreciate the change of pace the new design gives the team’s wardrobe. "It's nice to keep things fresh," said Braves third baseman Chipper Jones. "I think everybody was excited a few years ago when we got the new blue uniforms that we wear on the road. The last few years, we've worn the red on the weekends. I think the guys really embrace any kind of subtle change, especially one this classy. "
The new jersey features the classic Braves logo, minus the tomahawk, with darker trim and a crème background rather than the bright white that makes up the standard home uniforms.
The Braves will play their first home game on Friday April 13th, but plan to stick with the alternate red jersey for that game. The fans will have to wait a little longer to see the new digs displayed on the field.
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