8 teams announced new City Connect uni’s today. Why not a new SF road uni based on 1929?
https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-city-connect-2-0-jerseys-revealed
By now we’ve all seen the latest batch of 6 new City Connects for 2026. (BTW: WTAF with KC Royals new caps & batting helmets? A fuchsia to blue gradient? They look like crash test dummies!)
[Concept]
Giants' Road Greys:
A 1929 Throwback with a "SAN FRAN" Twist
Let’s be honest: the long time Giants road greys have always lacked imagination. Cramming a sprawling arc of 12 blocky, sans-serif letters ("SAN FRANCISCO") across a chest just feels uninspired compared to what’s possible.
Here’s a prototype to fix it, drawing heavily on the past.
The Inspiration: (swipe left for legend Mel Ott in his jersey - in 1929, at 20 y.o., batting .328 - hitting 42 home runs & 151 RBIs ). The base of this concept is his legendary 1929 road uniform. We bring back the beautiful, heavy heathered grey ticking flannel look that was common for the Giants in the early 1900’s, plus the distinctive super thin, parallel orange pinstripes, and the complex placket piping.
The "SAN FRAN" Pivot: 👀
Instead of the 12-letter arc, went with a tight, 7-letter "SAN FRAN."
• The History: Seven letters perfectly mirrors the visual weight and placement of the original "NEW YORK" road jerseys.
• The Vibe: It’s an affectionate shorthand (vastly pinstripes superior to the hated "FRISCO"), and it fits perfectly with modern MLB alternate trends (think PHILLY, B’MORE, WISCO, CINCY, D-BACKS, etc.).
The Net Effect: "SAN FRAN" is displayed in the iconic, ornate Gothic serif font. It marries the beautiful, intricate textile work of 1929 with the true, enduring typography and colors of the Giants.
An upgrade over the boring sans-serif 12 letters on dishwater gray. Thoughts?