Baseball is Different

BASEBALL IS BASEBALL !!! DON'T ASK WHY

Some coaches look pretty good in those unis.

But there are some notable exceptions.

My understanding is that in the past player/coaches were a big part of the game.

Personally, I always thought the other sports should start doing it.

I'd love to see Bill Parcells on the sidelines in full football gear.

First, you've got to get over how remarkably silly coaches would look in basketball, hockey, or football unis. (Although George Carlin does a good bit on this...including wondering why so many Other Sport coaches wear baseball caps when there's no danger that a baseball coach would choose, say, a football helmet --- with the possible exception of Zimmer.)

In the early days of baseball, the manager/coaches were frequently players. The only manager, I believe, who didn't wear a uniform was Connie Mack, and by that time, the tradition was so firmly entrenched that he wasn't allowed on the field in his suit.

So now it's tradition and practice, though I'd also add 'because they can'. It is a set of clothes that doesn't preclude anyone because of age or shape.

Zimmer...that's good Orlando!

My guess would be that they are on the field on play, on a regular basis [depending on the pitchign staff!!]

BIZAZZ - true statement, but at the same time, have you seen some of us!!!

ZIMMER was great!
Spit out my coffee laughing...again!

If Im correct, a manager used to be able to enter himself in the game

Do you think Pedro would of got called for Face Masking. LOL

CatsureMom, do you need a Bib?

the EH

I know some folks think it's odd for a grown man to dress like the boys, but really, it's a team thing.

(Good thing Michael Jackson wasn't a baseball manager.)

Maybe it's because the pinstripes are so slimming.

Let's just be thankful that Zimmer and Lasorda weren't wrestling coaches.

spinedoc ...

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Let's just be thankful that Zimmer and Lasorda weren't wrestling coaches.

Now I need a refill on MY coffee ... the image is enough to keep me awake tonight. SlimFast commercial, anyone?

Zim and Tommy would fit right in if it was SUMO!!

Still not a pretty sight.

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Originally posted by Rob Kremer:
I'd love to see Bill Parcells on the sidelines in full football gear.

And Rick Majerus in basketball uni!

Eh, Don't know about the bib, not much of a drooler....but my computer sure could use one of those "salad bar sneeze (and coffee spray) shields!

I think the reason for this is that managers and coaches actually go on to the field and are part of the game- out to the mound, 1st and third base coach- (can't picture Zim in an Armani suit standing in the third base coaching box)
In other sports the coach does not go on to the playing field/court/ice-they are not even permitted to do so.

It's a lot easier to kick dirt on home plate with a pair of spikes than a pair of Florsheims.

Hey, why don't umpires wear zebra shirts like NFL refs? Better yet, shirts with big
red targets?

My son has just finished his high school baseball and getting ready to play in college. However here is my perspective on the whole coaches in uniforms.

For four years I watched our head coach in his uniform. After I accepted the site with just a bit of horror I waited the next three years to watch him tip over from the size of the belly and his lack of ability to figure out what size uniform he really needed to wear. Last game of the season he tripped and fell ...forward.... have to say it made me smile.

It may be a historical reason as many years ago many coaches also played.

Or- It's just harder for baseball players to come to grips with "It's over"! LOL