RIP Keith Jackson

Very sad to hear that Keith Jackson has passed away.

When I read the news today in my local paper, the article mentioned that he coined the terms: "Grand Daddy of them all" (Rose Bowl), "Big House" (Univ. of Michigan Stadium), and "Big Uglies"(offensive linemen).

This got me thinking about baseball caps and the vernacular that is known amongst collectors.

Somebody gave these caps a nickname that stuck.

"Bad Luck Blue"

This Phillies alternate cap was worn only in 1994 for a few games before the players refused to wear it.

"Ice Cream Man"

Worn in 1997 only this Mets Alternate cap is well know amongst collectors.

"Taco Bell"

Introduced for the first time in 1972, these caps are wildly popular and recognizable.  When Steve Garvey was signed in 1982, he stated that this cap makes people believe that he works at Taco Bell.

"The Brayzer"

Worn by the Tampa Bay Rays on a road trip in August of 2010.

I love this cap.

Here are a few nicknames that I would like to suggest:

"Polar Bear"

Worn in April 13-21 in 1976  by the White Sox on a road trip, this cap was banned by MLB because opposing hitters could not pickup up the ball against the backdrop of this cap.

"Good Luck Blue"

Introduced in 1989, as a road cap, the Blue Jays  stopped wearing the traditional white and blue cap in July of  1993 because of bad play.  The result?  A World Series Championship.

"Photo Negative"

Introduced by the Mets in 1998 and worn as an alternate until 2012.  I could never get myself to like these colors let alone wear them.

"Justin Beiber"

Why?  Well...this cap just looks like it has not entered puberty yet.  It was worn by the Angels from 1997-2000.

"Cherub"

She debuted in 2002 and also won a World Series.

"Coma"

I don't know how else to say it...dull and boring.

It debuted in 1998.

"Cool Breeze"

The Rays were able to conquer their identity issues that they were struggling with and introduced this cap in 2008.  The "Devil" was dropped and the light blue color suggests relief from the hot Tampa weather.

I would call this cap "Dances with facts" as you would not be able to find Twin Cities on any map of Minnesota.  I do love the logo and understand the meaning behind it.