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The Cleveland Indians are the first major league club to wear uniform numbers on the back of their shirts. More … | |||
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The American Association All-Stars wear satin uniforms under the lights. More … | |||
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In honor of the fatally ill Lou Gehrig, the New York Yankees become the first team to “retire” a player’s uniform number, Gehrig’s #4. More … | |||
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