As part of the celebration for their 125th anniversary, the Phillies unveiled their new “alternate uniforms”.  Jimmy Rollins, Cole Hamels, and Robin Roberts were at today’s press conference, along with the Phillie Phanatic, modeling the new uniforms. 

The uniforms are a take on the 1940’s Phillies jerseys with a modern touch.  In 1946 when the Phillies dropped the “Blue Jays” monicker, they introduced cream uniforms with a blue and red cap.  In 1950, the Phillies introduced the red pinstripes, something they have been known for.   

“It has been a while since we wore a uniform at home that didn’t feature pinstripes,” David Buck, the team’s senior vice president for marketing and advertising sales, said. “We believe the fans will love them. It is fitting that we bring back a uniform style from their rookie season because they have been two giant icons in our history,”

The giant icons Buck is referring to is Roberts and Richie Ashburn.  Sixty years ago, both Hall of Famers made their Phillies debut, in the spring of 1948. 

The uniforms will …