When I write about the most unusual jerseys of all time, I try not to make it about something that is still in use. However, this entry has been bugging me for a while to the point that I can no longer ignore it.
Every year since the 2004 season, I have always asked the following question about the Atlanta Thrashers (other than why can't they be competitive in their own division): What the hell is up with their home jerseys? The first image you see is the original incarnation of the Thrashers' current home unis. As you can see, this is one of the most unusual, if not downright ugliest jerseys of all time. Originally introduced as a third jersey, it eventually became the home jersey, replacing the jersey you see below:
Now, what was wrong with this jersey, other than the fact that the logo on the front is one of the worst of all time? All one would have had to do was switch the logo on the front with the one on the shoulders. As if that wasn't enough, when Reebok decided to make their Edge jerseys, every team had to adjust their jerseys to fit according to the design of the jersey. Here is Atlanta's home jersey design, in accordance to the RBK Edge look:
The look is marginally better, as there isn't that blue blob running from the armpit down the sides. However, that design on the left sleeve, namely the "ATLANTA" running down the side, combined with nothing really going down the right side kind of makes you wonder who in their right mind would want to be wearing this jersey 30 games or so out of the year. I say 30 because Atlanta has a third jersey, which looks like this:
If the hockey Gods are kind, this would be the team's new home jersey and perhaps we can finally put an end to the ridiculous notion that the current home Thrashers jerseys are an acceptable look.
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