Thread: Varitek's 'C'

Originally Posted by IceDogsFan

I've only seen a "C" on 2 teams jerseys, Boston's & Kansas City's, all the other 28 teams don't have one (at least from what I've seen) so it really looks stupid to have one on.

does it look just as stupid on a hockey jersey ? if not why

Originally Posted by SuxBeingU

does it look just as stupid on a hockey jersey ? if not why

it looks ok on a hockey jersey because they have logos and the letter stands out and draws attention. On a baseball jersey the C used by Boston and Kansas City matches the font that spells the teams name and city name on the front of the jersey. It ends up giving you that look like someone spilled their alphabet soup on their shirt.

Also, MLB team captains have no league recognized responsibilities that require a letter on the jersey. It's mostly a clubhouse designation and throughout the history of baseball has not been recognized until recently. In hockey the Captain and Alternates do have league recognized responsibilities hence the letter.

Simply put....it looks ****ing stupid on a baseball jersey.