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White Sox Jersey: A Guide to Buying White Sox Jerseys on eBay
The American League Championship Playoffs (ALCS) began last night between the Chicago White Sox and the LAA Angels. If you don't already have your Chicago White Sox Jersey, now is the time to get it! Whether you are watching the White Sox games on the television, in the sports bar, or in Cominsky Park - a White Sox Jersey is the most basic - and important! - piece of any fan's gear.An Introduction: Your First White Sox Jersey
It might sound silly - but buying your first White Sox Jersey (or any jersey for that matter!) isn't easy! Each MLB team has multiple jersey styles and colors - one for home games, away games, special occassions, and alternative colors (more information below). Most current White Sox Jerseys (and all authentic 2005 jerseys) are made by Majestic Athletic. In the stores - or at the park- jerseys typically cost around $149.99 (ranging from $99 - $249). Of course, eBay is a great place to buy your jerseys for less - I got my Authentic David Ortiz Jersey for $50 - brand new!Baseball Jerseys are sized bizarrely - sizes 40, 44, 48, 52 and 56. Like most sports jerseys, they run large - a 48 fits a regular adult-male nicely (I'd equate it to a large).
About the White Sox:
- Home ballpark: U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago. (This park,
originally known as New Comiskey Park, was opened in 1991; the original
Comiskey Park was in use from mid-1910 to 1990.
- Uniform colors: black, white and gray
- Logo design: the letters "SOX", interlocked in various ways
- Division titles won (5): 1983, 1993, 1994*, 2000, 2005
- American League pennants won (5): 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959
- World Series championships won (2): 1906, 1917
- Division Series won (1): 2005
White Sox Jerseys: The Home Jersey
The White Sox Home Jersey is traditional white with black pinstripes. The SOX logo is on the left chest. These are great looking jerseys - but realize that, because they are white, they will show dirt more easily than the White Sox gray jerseys. On the front of the jersey is the Red Sox name in red stitching. The Home Red Sox Jersey looks great - but I am hesitant to buy one because they show dirt and markings very easily -after all, they are very white! Note: Player numbers will appear on the right chest and the players name and number appears across the back.
White Sox Jerseys: The Away Jersey
The White Sox Away Jersey is probably the most popular of the White Sox Jerseys - its gray and has 'Chicago' stitched across the chest in black print. Unlike the home jersey, the White Sox Home Jersey has no stripes on the chest but does have the White Sox patch on the left sleeve. The gray color holds up nicely over time and withstands washing and wear & tear.
White Sox Jerseys: The Alternate Jersey
Like the NBA & NFL, Major League Baseball introduced the alternative jersey to sell extra merchandise. Alternative jerseys are simply different colors and styles than the traditional home and away jerseys. The Alternate White Sox Jersey is my favorite White Sox Jersey - in beautiful black, it is a combination of the home jersey (the numbering etc), the away jersey (the arm patch) and with a double lined sleeve.
White Sox Jersey Patches
Some jersey collectors buy commemorative White Sox Patch (playoff patches, all star patches, etc) and then sew them onto the jersey sleeves. Jersey patches are great ways to customize any jersey and stand out from the other fans!Authentic White Sox Jerseys
The Authentic White Sox Jersey is officially licensed by Majestic Athletic, has a button-front closure, and proudly displays the tackle twill team name across the chest. Authentic MLB Jerseys are made of resilient polyester for a comfortable, light weight feel that can withstand the damage of on-field play.Final Thoughts on Buying a White Sox Jersey
Buying your first White Sox Jersey is a big deal (especially if you live in Chicago or want to stand up to your Cubs friends)! My suggestion is first and foremost to shop on eBay - I got my David Ortiz Jersey (as noted above) for 25% of the retail price. Look for trusted sports seller, Chiog White Sox stores, or Jersey shops. Finally, if you are able to afford it - the authentic White Sox Jerseys are leaps and bounds better than the Replicas. Authentic jerseys last longer, look better, feel nicer, and - of course - are authentic.
eBay Stores with White Sox Jerseys
Note: I am not affiliated with any of these storesMy Other Baseball Guides
I am an eBay employee and this guide reflects my personal views and is not written on behalf of the eBay company
Guide created: 10/12/05 (updated 08/27/08)
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