White Sox pinstripes
Pinstripes return to the South Side on September 25, 1990.
The Chicago White Sox unveiled new team colors of black and silver with uniforms based on the ones worn between 1959 and the early 1970s, featuring a return of pinstripes to the home version. The new uniforms were originally scheduled to debut the following season, but its popularity with fans resulted in the White Sox officially making the change beginning with the first game of the final homestand of the 1990 campaign on September 25.
Quick Facts
- Comiskey park era
- 1910 – 1991
Lore & Background
On July 2, 1990, in anticipation of the team's upcoming move to new Comiskey Park, the White Sox unveiled new team colors of black and silver with uniforms based on the ones worn between 1959 and the early 1970s, featuring a return of pinstripes to the home version. The team instantly jumped to the top of MLB merchandise sales.
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