Back in November of 2003, the Padres decided to abandon the traditional road gray uniforms that most teams used and continue to use.
Instead, they decided to play away games in a sand-colored jersey, meant to represent the beaches of San Diego.
The change was met with immediate criticism. The Padres’ new sand jersey looked like a khaki suit more than a baseball uniform. But the Friars stuck with the look for a whole seven seasons.
Today, the Padres announced that they are going back to the good old days of gray and they even tweeted a picture of outfielder Will Venable rocking the new duds which look, well, normal.
The club has also come up with a new version of their camouflage uniforms, this time with a digital spin. They will be worn, as usual, during Sunday home games as a tribute to the many U.S. Marines who populate the San Diego area. Whether you like the look of those or not, it’s hard to argue with the sentiment.
