Patches
15 patches catalogued. Memorial armbands, league-anniversary patches, World Series and All-Star game patches — the embroidered details that pin a jersey to a season or an event.
Throughout 1938, the Dodgers, Giants, and Yankees sported this patch promoting the upcoming 1939 World's Fair in New York. The patch depicts the two theme structures of the fair. The towering Trylon, a tribute to human potential, and the Perisphere, a reminder that this potential must be realized in a world of finite resources.
During the 1951 season, every team in the AL wore the Golden Anniversary patch on their sleeve to commemorate the transformation of the old Western Association into the American League in 1901.
Original Baseball Centennial uniform sleeve patch marking 100 years since the invention of the sport of baseball worn by players during the 1939 baseball season. Red white and blue stitch design has a batter at the center of a baseball diamond with "1839" and "1939" stitched above and "baseball Centennial" stitched below. Patch measures about 4" by 4 1/4".
Original MLB Health uniform sleeve patch the logo of the Hale America initiative a Shape Up! fitness program that arose in response to Americas entry into World War II following Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor worn by major league players during the 1942 baseball season. Red white and blue stitched patch made in the shape of a shield with large "HEALTH" in red stitched below. Patch measures 3" by 3 3/4".
Honored the 200th anniversary of the city of Los Angeles and worn on the player's sleeves throughout the regular season
Original MLB 100th Anniversary uniform sleeve patch celebrating 100 years of professional baseball worn by players during the 1969 baseball season. Red white and blue stitch design has a batter waiting to swing at a ball with "100TH ANNIVERSARY" stitched in red on white below. Patch measures 2 1/2" by 3 7/8".
Original National League 75th Anniversary uniform sleeve patch to celebrate the National League's founding in 1876 worn by major league players during the 1951 baseball season. Red white and blue stitched patch features a re glove holding baseball set against a white field. Patch measures 3" by 3".
To commemorate their 50th year, the Yankees wore this patch on both their home and away uniforms during the 1952 season. The Yankees celebrated their 50th anniversary by earning their 19th AL pennant and going on to win their 15th World Championship.