Aug. 21--The White Sox will wear collared, 1970s-era jerseys as part of their Throwback Thursday promotion against the Mariners next week at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Sox first introduced the "pajama style" jerseys in 1976 and wore them through 1981. They also paired them with now-infamous navy shorts in three games in 1976, the only time a major-league team has worn shorts.
Upon the uniforms' introduction at a news conference former Sox owner Bill Veeck said, "You will be awed. ... Comiskey Park will replace Paris and New York as the fashion center of the World."
The Sox will not wear shorts Aug. 27, but will wear the jerseys untucked with pants, the club said in a release. The Sox will also showcase retro photos and video as part of the Throwback Thursday promotion.
"This uniform was the ugliest I have ever worn, but it also was the most comfortable I have ever worn," Sox broadcaster Ed Farmer said in the release.
