2006 Mlb Sleeve Patches

[hblakewolf]

Forum Readers-
I'm not sure if everyone has seen a few of the sleeve patches being worn this season:

BLUE JAYS: TC with a microphone in memory of their broadcaster, Tom Cheek

ORIOLES: 44 in memory of long time player/coach Ellie Hendricks

RED SOX: World Champs

I have a question about the nature of the Red Sox patch. A few years ago, I was told that MLB required a request at least two years in advance for a team to wear a special sleeve patch (i.e., anniversary of the franchise, etc.). In this case, the Red Sox would not be allowed to wear this current patch. Memorial patches would not fall under these guidelines.

I have never been able to confirm this, however, have heard this "MLB rule" quite a few times from collectors and those associated in the hobby.

Does anyone know what the MLB rule is on this subject of "non-memorial" patches?

Just curious,
Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@patmedia.net

[suave1477]

Re: 2006 Mlb Sleeve Patches

Hello i just wanted to say wow i didnt know ellie hendricks passed away. I had bunch of his autographed baseball cards.

[soxwin1]

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Add the White Sox to your list with a 2005 World Series Champs patch.

[hblakewolf]

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Whoops! I meant to say White Sox with the 2005 Champs patch, not Red Sox. White, Red-it's early here!

Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@patmedia.net

[suave1477]

Re: 2006 Mlb Sleeve Patches

Just to add to it the Athletics have there normal patch of the elephant on a ball on the left sleeve above the Majestic logo and they have another patch on there right sleeve, i couldnt quite make out what it is though on the right sleeve.

[hblakewolf]

Re: 2006 Mlb Sleeve Patches

Just to add to it the Athletics have there normal patch of the elephant on a ball on the left sleeve above the Majestic logo and they have another patch on there right sleeve, i couldnt quite make out what it is though on the right sleeve.

It's a 45th Anniversary patch.

Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@patmedia.net

[2000mvpfan]

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Howard-

In the case of this year's A's patch,it's not a 45th anniversary patch (I think that's the Astros).The A's patch says "Holy Toledo" the catchphrase of their announcer,Bill King,who passed away this past October.They even renamed their broadcast booth after him,much as the Phillies did when Rich Ashburn died.

And Minnesota is sporting a 34 for Kirby Puckett on the right sleeve.



Joe

[suave1477]

Re: 2006 Mlb Sleeve Patches

Howard Thank you

[Eric]

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Puckett Patch

[2000mvpfan]

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Sorry, forgot these 2:

-Pirates-All-Star Game patch on right breast of home "vest" jersey.
-Cardinals-New Busch Stadium Inaugural patch on right sleeve.




.......MLB Extra Innings is great for this kind of stuff!!!


Joe

[eGameUsed]

Re: 2006 Mlb Sleeve Patches

The Astros are wearing the "45th Anniversary of Houston Baseball, 1962-2006."

Do you guys remember a few years ago when the Rockies wore their 10th Anniversary patch in 2002 and the Marlins in 2003. Someone messed up at the Marlins! Slight miscount!

Thanks,

Chris Boyd
www.eGameUsed.com
ccboyd@houston.rr.com
713-385-1155

[Eric]

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White Sox Patch on Hat


White Sox Jersey Patch

[Eric]

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Toronto Blue Jays 30th anniversary patch/Cheek patch

[hblakewolf]

Re: 2006 Mlb Sleeve Patches

The Astros are wearing the "45th Anniversary of Houston Baseball, 1962-2006."

Do you guys remember a few years ago when the Rockies wore their 10th Anniversary patch in 2002 and the Marlins in 2003. Someone messed up at the Marlins! Slight miscount!

Thanks,

Chris Boyd
www.eGameUsed.com
ccboyd@houston.rr.com
713-385-1155

Chris-
Similar situation with the two 1977 AL expansion teams. Toronto wore their 20th Anniversary patch in 1996, Seattle in 1997.

Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@patmedia.net

[Eric]

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Orioles 44