November, 2005:

• Minnesota Twins Unveil Uniform Additions for 2006 (Major League Baseball / American League)
  November 30, 2005
  The Minnesota Twins announced today plans to unveil a pair of new jerseys which will be worn by the team during the 2006 season. Headlining the Twins uniform additions is the introduction of a sleeveless jersey which will be worn as an alternate white home top beginning in 2006. It will be the first time in club history the Twins an official on-field uniform has included a sleeveless jersey. The sleeveless jersey will be similar to the traditional Twins white home jersey with blue pinstripes and the Twins script logo in red across the front. A navy blue undergarment will be worn in combination with the sleeveless jersey. The Twins will also unveil a new alternate/batting practice jersey for 2006. This navy blue jersey features the traditional red and white "TC" logo on the upper left-hand chest with player number in red on the back. The new batting practice jersey replaces the existing navy blue Twins alternate/practice jersey.
  Source: minnesota.twins.mlb.com
   
• Los Angeles Riptide Unveil Logo, Nickname (Major League Lacrosse)
  November 29, 2005
  The Major League Lacrosse (MLL) expansion franchise which will begin play next spring at The Home Depot Center on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills, will be known as the Los Angeles Riptide, the team announced today. “The decision to name our new Major League Lacrosse team The Los Angeles Riptide was made after an initial list of over one hundred potential nicknames was scaled down to about a dozen which were then tested before numerous focus groups and other interested local fans,” said Shawn Hunter, President, AEG Sports. “The name reflects well on not only the exciting, fast-paced, exciting sport of lacrosse but also the southern California coastal area which the team will call home.”
  Source: www.majorleaguelacrosse.com
   
• CenTex Barracudas Unveil Nickname, Logo (Intense Football League)
  November 28, 2005
  The newest Professional Sports Team in Central Texas now has a name, logo, player, and even uniforms. The team will be called the CenTex Barracudas. “When we were looking at names for the team here we wanted to be unique and I think with the Barracudas we have definitely done that”, stated Team Owner Chad Dittman. "The logo demonstrates the fierce and fiery look that we wanted. It will make for amazing caps, shirts, and much more…The colors are black, white, silver, blue, and red."
  Source: www.centexbarracudas.com
   
• Denver Nuggets Unveil New Alternate Uniform, Logo (National Basketball Association)
  November 22, 2005
  The Denver Nuggets today unveiled a secondary logo and second road jersey that gives a retro design twist and a salute to the region’s history. “This is an exciting day for the Nuggets,” said team General Manager Kiki Vandeweghe. “This is a terrific looking jersey and we believe players and fans alike will be proud to wear it.”  “The pick axe logo provides a correlation to Colorado’s gold mining days since that’s where the team got its name,” said Kroenke Sports’ executive director for creative services Kelley Kocher. “It’s a fun design and we think fans will appreciate the reference to the team’s past.”
  Source: www.nba.com/nuggets/
   
• Milwaukee Brewers to Unveil New Alternate Uniform (Major League Baseball / National League)
  November 21, 2005
  The Brewers will unveil new Sunday home uniforms during a live broadcast event at Miller Park next week. Dubbed the "Winter Warmup," the hour-long show is scheduled for Dec. 1 at the ballpark's .300 Club. It will be broadcast live on FOX Sports North at 7 p.m. CT with Daron Sutton and Bill Schroeder, and Jim Powell will have the call on the Brewers Radio Network at 6 p.m. Participants include Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Uecker, manager Ned Yost, new coaches Robin Yount and Dale Sveum, plus players Bill Hall, Damian Miller, Lyle Overbay, Derrick Turnbow and Matt Wise. General manager Doug Melvin and assistant GM Gord Ash will also be on hand. Yount, Sveum and fellow Brewers alumni Jerry Augustine, Jim Gantner, Larry Hisle and Gorman Thomas will be familiar with the new alternate uniforms. The Brewers are expected to feature their popular "ball and glove" logo, which was featured from 1978-1993 and "witnessed" some of the best seasons in franchise history.
  Source: www.mlb.com
   
• Kansas City Brigade Unveils Nickname, Logo (Arena Football League)
  November 21, 2005
  It’s official. Less than seven weeks after getting an Arena Football League Team to Kansas City, followed by a month-long contest for fans to “Name the Team”, the K.C. franchise has a name. The Brigade. The Brigade enter the AFL and kick off their inaugural season on Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 2:00pm (CT) vs. the Dallas Desperados. The team colors are Carolina Blue, Silver, and Black. The logo represents a stealth bomber flying overhead, symbolizing the AFL’s on-field theme: high octane, fast and powerful offense.
  Source: www.arenafootball.com
   
• Boston Celtics Unveil New Alternate Uniforms (National Basketball Association)
  November 21, 2005
  For the first time in the history of the Boston Celtics franchise, the team is adding a second road uniform that blends the best elements of traditional design with a distinctive contemporary look. Recognizing the NBA trend of issuing both “throwback” and “redesigned” jerseys, the Celtics, who already play in “throwback” jerseys, have created a look that captures the energy of today’s team. On Friday, November 25th, when the Boston Celtics host the Charlotte Bobcats at the TD Banknorth Garden, the team will unveil their new secondary road uniforms for the hometown fans. Thereafter, the new uniform will be worn for select road games only. The body of the uniform will remain green, like the existing road uniform, however the design elements are distinctly different. Inspired by the 1946-48 uniforms, they pay tribute to the Celtics’ long and storied history, while modernizing the look.
  Source: www.nba.com/celtics/
   
• Uni Watch by Paul Lukas - "Academy Awards"
  November 17, 2005
  In 1968, Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes and trainer Ernie Biggs decided to change the team's uniforms. They added names on the backs of the jerseys, put stripes on the sleeves, and, in a football first, decided to reward players who made big plays by putting a little decal on their helmets, sort of like getting a gold star from the teacher. Nearly 40 years later, Hayes is remembered primarily as a blowhard who punched out an opposing player on national TV (preserved for posterity on video), and Biggs is barely a footnote. But their innovation -- the helmet merit decal, or award decal, or pride decal, as it's variously called -- has spread throughout college football. In some cases, such as Ohio State's cluster of buckeye leaves and Florida State's tomahawk (which is awarded according to a complex formula), the merit decals are at least as important to the uniform's overall look as the main helmet design itself.
  Source: www.espn.com
   
• Denver Outlaws Unveil Nickname, Logo (Major League Lacrosse)
  November 17, 2005
  INVESCO Field at Mile High will showcase Denver’s newest professional sports team this summer as the Denver Outlaws are set to unleash a fast-paced, explosive brand of lacrosse upon Colorado. The Outlaws are part of Major League Lacrosse’s (MLL) westward expansion, which also includes teams from Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Outlaws will play six homes games at INVESCO Field at Mile High from May through August. The team will feature a variety of seating options, from family-friendly priced seating to the “Corral” – a western-themed section on the east sideline where fans can experience the Outlaws hard-nosed approach to the game up-close, on the field.
  Source: www.majorleaguelacrosse.com
   
• Vermont Lake Monsters Unveil Nickname, Logos, Uniforms (New York-Penn League (baseball))
  November 15, 2005
  The Vermont Expos, who are the New York-Penn League (Short-Season Single-A) affiliate of the Washington Nationals, have officially changed their name to the Vermont Lake Monsters effective immediately, the team announced today. Back in June, the Expos started a “Name Your Team” contest where the team took suggestions from the fans for a new name and received over 30,000 suggestions. Out of all of the names submitted, the organization chose to go with the new nickname of Lake Monsters.
  Source: www.vermontlakemonsters.com
   
• Toledo Mud Hens Unveil New Logos (International League (baseball))
  November 10, 2005
  The Toledo Mud Hens are pleased to announce that they have unveiled brand new logos that will adorn all team gear during the 2006 baseball season. The new logos were designed by Daniel Simon of Studio Simon, a nationally recognized leader in sports branding identity. Simon has done logo work for 20 other minor league baseball teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, the National Football League, and Churchill Downs.
  Source: www.mudhens.com
   
• Stockton Lightning Unveils Nickname, Logo (arenafootball2)
  November 9, 2005
  The Stockton Lightning is now the official name of the new af2 team in Stockton. Team President Dan Chapman announced the new name and unveiled the team logo at a press conference today at Valley Brew. "We can’t wait to bring this fast and exciting game to our fans," Chapman said. "We feel the name we chose truly reflects the intensity and flair of our sport."
  Source: www.stocktonprofootball.com
   
• ESPN.com - "Making a Number for Themselves"
  November 2, 2006
  There was a time not so long ago when a number in the teens predicted an early training camp demise for a wide receiver. If you didn't get one of those choice numbers in the 80s, chances were -- well, your chances weren't very good. That was then and this is now in today's NFL: Randy Moss, once the preeminent No. 84, is sporting No. 18 for the Silver and Black. Plaxico Burress, the erstwhile No. 80 in Pittsburgh, is a stylish No. 17 for the Giants. Even Jerry Rice, the most decorated wide receiver ever -- the ultimate No. 80 -- wore No. 19 in his final days with the Broncos.
  Source: www.espn.com
   
• Uni Watch by Paul Lukas - "The Uni Watch NBA Preview"
  November 01, 2005
  OK, enough already with all the chatter about the NBA's off-court dress code. A tailored suit, a track suit, a birthday suit -- whatever. When it comes to the NBA, Uni Watch's only concern is what we see on the court. So with the season tipping off Tuesday night, here's what you can expect to see this season (with a big shout-out to Matt Bourne and Christopher Arena at NBA central, who provided Uni Watch with invaluable assistance)...
  Source: www.espn.com