Dressed to the Nines From knickers to sleeveless jerseys, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum turns a mirror on what ballplayers wear. Hark back to the original 1912 New York Yankees' pinstriped uniforms or view the outfits worn by the 1943 women's baseball league. Check out the timeline for milestones in the history of the baseball uniform, such as player numbers on jerseys in 1929 and player names added to the back in 1960. Some experiments struck out, such as satin uniforms, shorts, and different colored and patterned uniforms for different positions on the team. Learn about the parts of the uniform, from the quintessential American hat to baseball pants that have ranged from short to long. There's even a database of every major league uniform worn since 1900. Score one for this round-up of the American pastime's ever-changing fashion sense. (in Baseball)
